Ariyah
Ariyah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lion of God, or noble.
Origin and history
Ariyah is a modern spelling variation of Aria or Ariya, derived from Hebrew meaning 'lion of God' or Sanskrit/Persian meaning 'noble'. It has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in the United States since the 2010s. Modern parents are often drawn to its melodic, multi-syllabic sound and trendy '-yah' ending.
Popularity in the United States
11,120 babies in the United States have been named Ariyah since 1880. It ranks #1537 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #356.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.1 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
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 | 22 |
| 2000-2010 | 816 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,033 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,249 |
Nicknames
Ari, Riya, Ree
Fun facts
- Ariyah gained rapid momentum in the U.S. during the 2010s alongside similar sounding names like Aria and Arya.
- While widely associated with Hebrew roots, variants of the name also appear with noble meanings in Persian and Sanskrit traditions.