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UnisexSanskrit#115 in 2025

Arya

Arya is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning “noble, honorable.” It ranked #115 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

AR-yah

meaning & origin

The name Arya means “noble, honorable.” It comes from the Sanskrit language tradition.

From Sanskrit 'ārya' meaning noble or honorable, used in ancient Indo-Iranian cultures as a term of respect. The name gained explosive popularity following the TV series Game of Thrones, in which Arya Stark is a fierce young warrior.

popularity over time

#119
2020
#109
2021
#108
2022
#112
2023
#115
2024
YearRank
2024#115
2023#112
2022#108
2021#109
2020#119

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Arya

  • Arya Stark (Game of Thrones character)
  • Arya (Iranian singer)

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