Aarya
How to say it: AR-yuh · /ˈɑrjə/
From Sanskrit 'arya' meaning 'noble, honorable'; a traditional Indian name with deep cultural roots.
Aarya was the 11th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 178 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #15 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #11 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 178 |
| Share of births | 1 in 326 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #15 |
| In France, 2025 | #34 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely recent in broad use, Aarya crested in the 2020s. At its peak at #11, it looks set to ease downward.
What goes with it
Gentle in tone with creative energy and artistic leanings. Anaya pairs nicely in style.
Nicknames
- Ary
- Ari
Honouring a Aarya in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aarya is about 1 in 14.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
In France: #34 for girls in 2025.
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