Arya
Meaningnoble · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #158
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #92 in 2019
1,858 babies were named Arya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 45 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025
US births per million boys, 1982–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Arya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 865 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Arya, 1,858 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArya first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #92.
- Then vs nowArya is 62× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 53,476 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 865.
- TrendArya has slipped 45 places over the last five years and now sits at #158. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedArya is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #59, followed by Hawaii (#78) and Maryland (#90). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Arya means “noble”. Our records link it to Hindu and Persian roots.
- OriginArya is the #3 most popular Hindu girl name in the US. That's out of 161 Hindu girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Arya
Arya is a girl name of Hindu and Persian origin meaning “noble”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-rya”. US birth records list Arya for girls from 1986 to 2025, in 34 of those 40 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #92 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #158, with 1,858 babies.
Origin:Hindu namesPersian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.4 | 701,754 girls |
| 1990s | 4.4 | 227,790 girls |
| 2000s | 66 | 15,168 girls |
| 2010s | 889 | 1,124 girls |
| 2020s | 1,313 | 761 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 68,587 boys |
| 2000s | 43 | 23,186 boys |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,110 boys |
| 2020s | 31 | 31,983 boys |
Other spellings of Arya
More Hindu girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Pia · pious, devout
- Girl name: Roma · from Rome
- Girl name: India · from India
- Unisex name: Jaya · victory
Questions about the name Arya
What does the name Arya mean?
Arya means “noble” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Arya?
Arya has Hindu, Persian roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Maya, Lyla, Serena.
Is Arya a boy or girl name?
Arya is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Arya?
Arya ranked #158 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,858 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#92).