US Popularity:285
Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Noble; Illustrious; Spiritual; Song; Air, mist, wind
Arya is a gender-neutral name of Sanskrit origin that translates to "noble," "illustrious," and "spiritual." This alluring title is popular as both a boy and girl name in Iran, Indonesia, India, and other Sanskrit-speaking communities. It's also interpreted as a variation on the name Aria, which means "song," "air," "mist," and "wind" in Italian, from the Greek root āḗr. Arya has skyrocketed in popularity due to the influence of Arya Stark, the heroine in George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and its television adaptation, Game of Thrones. If you're looking for an elemental name that will inspire baby to be brave, independent, and noble, Arya is the perfect option for you.

Arya Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Arya is currently #223 on The Bump
Boy:Arya is currently #167 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Arya is currently #126 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Arya is currently #285 in U.S. births
Boy:Arya is currently #5087 in U.S. births
Girl:Arya is currently #280 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#280
in 2022
+ 7
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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