The nameArya
Arya is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "noble". Made famous by Arya Stark of Game of Thrones, it is given to girls in the West.
- Girl's name
- Sanskrit
Meaning
Arya comes from the Sanskrit ārya, "noble, honourable".
Origin
Sanskrit. In India, Arya is a name for boys and girls.
History
Arya rose in the United States after the series Game of Thrones (2011), whose young heroine Arya Stark won many fans. It reached the American top 100.
Famous people named Arya
- Arya Stark, Game of Thrones character
- Arya Babbar, actor
Popularity of the name Arya
Arya in the United States
Arya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 16,152 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Arya. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Arya in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,238 births a year.
Arya in the United Kingdom
Arya was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,916 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Arya. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Arya in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 336 births a year on average, against 426 in the five years before.
Arya in France
Arya in Belgium
Arya in Switzerland
Sibling names for Arya
Names from the same generation as Arya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arya mean?
Arya comes from the Sanskrit ārya, "noble, honourable".
What is the origin of the name Arya?
Sanskrit. In India, Arya is a name for boys and girls.
Is Arya a girl's or a boy's name?
Arya is a girl's name. In the United States, 92% of the babies named Arya are girls.
How popular is the name Arya?
In 2024, Arya was the 162nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,863 births.
What are good sibling names for Arya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Raelynn, Kinsley, Mila and Rosalie for a sister, Bodhi, Jameson, Everett and Remy for a brother.
Who are famous people named Arya?
Arya Stark, Game of Thrones character; Arya Babbar, actor.