Arya
How to say it: AR-ee-uh · /ˈɑriə/
From Sanskrit and Old Persian meaning 'noble' or 'honorable'.
Arya was the 11th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,858 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 | 1,858 |
| 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, 725 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to broad use in recent decades, Arya reached its height in the 2020s at #11. A modest easing is anticipated over the next few years.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with creative energy, Arya carries a literary association. Zara and Maya make natural companions.
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Nicknames
- Ari
Honouring a Arya in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arya is about 1 in 14.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Turkish.
In France: #34 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #193. Ireland: #196.
Good to know
- Arya Stark is a central character of Game of Thrones
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