Arney is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Riain. The surname was borne by a sept that settled in County Tipperary, and it is believed to have originated from the Irish word "ria" which means "little king." Over time, Arney has evolved into a given name as well, carrying the same historical significance and cultural heritage as its original meaning suggests.
"From the given statistics, it appears that the name Arney was quite popular between 1915 and 1959, with noticeable peaks in 1921-22 (7 births each year), 1947 (11 births), and 1959 (7 births). However, the most consistent years for the name's popularity were around the mid-century mark, with five births occurring annually between 1934 and 1958."