GirlSanskrit origin

Arya: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means noble, a name of honor and dignified bearing.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#112
Peak
#92 in 2019

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1986: #1103219861990: #1151819902000: #374220002005: #174120052010: #94220102015: #20020152020: #1122020#1#11518

What Arya Means

Arya is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means noble, a name of honor and dignified bearing.

How Popular Arya Is

Arya currently ranks #112 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #92 in 2019. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Arya

  • Arya broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #92 in 2019.
  • Arya has been a top 100 name across 80+ years of American history.
  • Arya is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.

Names Like Arya

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Arya

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Arya.

Questions About Arya

What does Arya mean?

Arya is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means noble, a name of honor and dignified bearing.

How popular is Arya?

Arya currently ranks #112 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #92 in 2019. It has held steady.

Where does Arya come from?

Arya comes from Sanskrit roots. Arya broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #92 in 2019.

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