Meaning: Chief
The story
A Māori title used as a personal name. The Ariki group led the boys’ list in New Zealand’s 2025–26 Māori names release, which includes first and middle names.
Popularity
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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
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Origins
Ariki comes from Māori.
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