Arya
Arya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Arya
- A male given name from Sanskrit.
- A female given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit आर्य (ā́rya, “noble, respectable”). Doublet of Aryan and Iran.
How popular is Arya?
Since 1880, 29,536 girls and 2,335 boys in the U.S. have been named Arya (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #92 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #1445 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #158 for girls, with 1,912 babies given the name.
Names similar to Arya
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Sibling name ideas for Arya
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Arya FAQ
What does the name Arya mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit. A female given name from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit आर्य (ā́rya, “noble, respectable”). Doublet of Aryan and Iran.
What is the origin of the name Arya?
Arya is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Arya?
Since 1880, 29,536 girls and 2,335 boys in the U.S. have been named Arya (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #92 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #1445 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #158 for girls, with 1,912 babies given the name.
Is Arya a boy or girl name?
Arya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 29,536 girls and 2,335 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.