Rising since 2016, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Arrietty since 2012
Babies named Arrietty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Arrietty entered U.S. birth records in 2012, following the release of the Studio Ghibli film The Secret World of Arrietty. Its popularity has been rising, particularly since 2016, and it reached its peak rank in 2023. The name remains uncommon, with only 1 in 73,058 newborns receiving it in 2025. Its literary origins and feminine, whimsical sound appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name. Despite its rarity, Arrietty has climbed the ranks steadily, reflecting a growing appreciation for names from children's literature.
Arrietty was invented by the English author Mary Norton for her 1952 children's novel The Borrowers. The name of the tiny borrower girl, Arrietty Clock, may have been inspired by the name Harriet or Henrietta, blended with a diminutive suffix. The name gained modern usage after the 2010 Studio Ghibli film adaptation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Ettie, Rietta
Sibling names for Arrietty
Names that share Arrietty's style, for a brother or sister.
