Arian
How to say it: AIR-ee-un · /ˈɛriən/
In Persian, from 'Arya' meaning 'noble'. In Welsh, means 'silver'. Also used as a variant of Adrian.
Arian was the 476th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 238 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #494 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #476 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 238 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,287 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #494 |
| In France, 2025 | #719 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a name of recent decades, Arian found its high in the 2010s. Remaining close to that high now, it should ease downward soon.
What goes with it
Soft and flowing with plenty of liquid sounds, Arian feels gentle in the mouth. Amir shares its style and Ari offers a short form.
Nicknames
- Ari
Honouring a Arian in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arian is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #719 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Arian
- Arian Salimi (born 2003)Iranian taekwondo practitioner
- Arian Foster (born 1986)American football player
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