BoySanskrit origin

Aryan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A noble name meaning honorable and of high character.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#834
Peak
#613 in 2007

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

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

1978: #585519781990: #278419902000: #242920002005: #68120052010: #71420102015: #69720152020: #8342020#1#5855

What Aryan Means

Aryan is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A noble name meaning honorable and of high character.

How Popular Aryan Is

Aryan currently ranks #834 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #613 in 2007. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Aryan

  • At its most popular, Aryan reached #613 in the U.S. in 2007.
  • Aryan is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Aryan is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.

Names Like Aryan

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

Sibling Names for Aryan

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

Questions About Aryan

What does Aryan mean?

Aryan is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A noble name meaning honorable and of high character.

How popular is Aryan?

Aryan currently ranks #834 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #613 in 2007. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Aryan come from?

Aryan comes from Sanskrit roots. At its most popular, Aryan reached #613 in the U.S. in 2007.

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