Aria
Aria is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Air, song, melody, or noble.
Origin and history
Aria is traditionally an Italian musical term meaning 'air' or 'melody', though it also has roots in Persian meaning 'noble'. While predominantly given to females in the United States, it is also used as a masculine name in various cultures. Its usage for boys in the U.S. remains relatively rare but steady.
Popularity in the United States
699 babies in the United States have been named Aria since 1880. It ranks #3977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1803.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 160 |
| 2000-2010 | 162 |
| 2010-2019 | 191 |
| 2020-2029 | 124 |
Famous people named Aria
- Aria Jasuru Hasegawa: athlete, soccer player
Fun facts
- In opera, an aria is an expressive solo vocal piece performed within a larger work.
- While associated with Italian music, Aria is also an ancient masculine name in Persian meaning noble.