Arya
Arya is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning “noble, honorable.” It ranked #158 in the United States in 2025. From Sanskrit 'ārya' meaning noble or honorable, used in ancient Indo-Iranian cultures as a term of respect.
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how do you pronounce Arya?
AR-yah
where does the name Arya come from?
Of Indo-Iranian origin, from Arya, the name the Indo-Iranians used for themselves. In both Sanskrit and Avestan it refers to people regarded as part of a civilised or morally distinguished group, and noble is a fair rendering of that sense rather than a literal translation.
The name gained explosive popularity following the TV series Game of Thrones, in which Arya Stark is a fierce young warrior.
how popular is this name?
Arya has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 16 years since 2010. It peaked at #92 in 2019, and ranked #158 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #158 |
| 2024 | #161 |
| 2023 | #139 |
| 2022 | #122 |
| 2021 | #120 |
| 2020 | #113 |
| 2019 | #92 |
| 2018 | #119 |
| 2017 | #135 |
| 2016 | #169 |
| 2010 | #942 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Arya fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Arya
Because the word is an endonym, its history is that of a people's self-description rather than of an individual name. The spellings Aarya, Aariya and Ariya are all in use.
what are the nicknames and variants of Arya?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Arya?
- Arya Stark (Game of Thrones character)
- Arya (Iranian singer)
what names are similar to Arya?
what names go well with Arya?
Sibling names that share Arya's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Arya
What does the name Arya mean?
Arya means “noble, honorable”.
What is the origin of the name Arya?
Arya comes from the Sanskrit naming tradition. Related forms include Aarya, Ariya and Aria.
How popular is the name Arya?
Arya ranked #158 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Arya a boy or girl name?
Arya is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Arya?
Arya is pronounced AR-yah, with 2 syllables.
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