Ariya
Ariya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Noble, honorable, or pure.
Origin and history
Ariya is a name of Sanskrit and Persian roots, commonly interpreted as meaning 'noble' or 'honorable'. It is closely related to the traditional name Arya and has risen rapidly in popularity in the United States in recent years. Today, it offers parents a modern, melodic, and culturally rich choice.
Popularity in the United States
7,370 babies in the United States have been named Ariya since 1880. It ranks #1959 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #547.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.6 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- GA (4.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 561 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,512 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,243 |
Fun facts
- Ariya is a phonetic spelling variant of the classical Sanskrit and Persian name Arya.
- Nearly half of all published U.S. birth records for Ariya have occurred since 2020.