Aryana
Aryana is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Noble, belonging to the Aryans, or honorable.
Origin and history
Aryana is a modern feminine name derived from the ancient Persian roots associated with 'Aryan' or 'noble'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, inspired by classical Indo-Iranian history and similar-sounding names like Ariana. Today, it remains a moderately common choice for American parents seeking a distinct yet melodic name.
Popularity in the United States
7,329 babies in the United States have been named Aryana since 1880. It ranks #1967 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1401.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- TX (15 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- IL (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 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 687 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,900 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,990 |
| 2020-2029 | 715 |
Nicknames
Aria, Ary, Yana
Fun facts
- The name relates to 'Aryana', an ancient geographical term used in Classical antiquity to refer to a broad region of Central Asia.
- Aryana serves as a popular modern spelling variation of Ariana and Ariadne in the United States.