Aroha is a girl's name of Maori (New Zealand) origin meaning “Meaning 'love' or 'compassion', reflecting the values of kindness and connection within Māori culture..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Ari, Ro. As of 2025, Aroha ranks #703 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #702 in 2020.
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AH-roh-hah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #703 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Aroha means “Meaning 'love' or 'compassion', reflecting the values of kindness and connection within Māori culture..” It is a girl's name of Maori (New Zealand) origin.
Aroha is pronounced AH-roh-hah.
Aroha is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Aroha currently ranks #703 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Aroha include Ari, Ro.
Middle names that pair well with Aroha include Aroha Kiri, Aroha Nia, Aroha Hana.
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