Arya

Rank 121st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Arya was 121st most popular baby name for girls and 285th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,392 babies were named Arya in the United States. The gender distribution for "Arya" is 97.4% female and 2.6% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,404 babies in the United States were named Arya. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Arya is around 8 years old.

The name "Arya" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Arya is Ari.

Arya Meaning & Origin

Arya is a name of Sanskrit origin that signifies "noble, honorable and esteemed", often used in several cultures with a positive connotation of strength and nobility.

The name Arya is described as adventurous, courageous and independent.

Pronunciation

Arya is pronounced are-yuh in English. The name Arya has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Arya

Arya is a popular character from the "Game of Thrones" series, portrayed by actress Maisie Williams. She is known for her skills in sword-fighting and her list of people to kill.

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Gender Distribution

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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