Aria
Aria: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aria
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
As a 21st century English name from TV and fantasy fiction, explained as "a musical aria". Similar sounding names exist in many languages, e.g. Ariah and Arie from Hebrew, Arya from Sanskrit, and Aria, Dutch short form of Adriana.
How popular is Aria?
Since 1880, 95,674 girls and 699 boys in the U.S. have been named Aria (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #19 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #2805 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #26 for girls, with 6,152 babies given the name.
Names similar to Aria
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Sibling name ideas for Aria
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Aria FAQ
What does the name Aria mean?
A female given name from English. As a 21st century English name from TV and fantasy fiction, explained as "a musical aria". Similar sounding names exist in many languages, e.g. Ariah and Arie from Hebrew, Arya from Sanskrit, and Aria, Dutch short form of Adriana.
What is the origin of the name Aria?
Aria is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Aria?
Since 1880, 95,674 girls and 699 boys in the U.S. have been named Aria (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #19 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #2805 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #26 for girls, with 6,152 babies given the name.
Is Aria a boy or girl name?
Aria is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 95,674 girls and 699 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.