Arya: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AR-ee-uh · 3 syllables
Arya means “noble, respectable”, from Indian.
Borrowed from Sanskrit (arya), feminine of (arya, “noble, respectable”). Doublet of Aryan and Iran.
- Meaning
- noble, respectable
- Origin
- Indian
- Pronunciation
- AR-ee-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #158
- US babies a year
- about 2,303 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Arya?
Arya was the #158 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,912 babies. It’s rising: up 80% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #158 |
| England & Wales | #134 |
| Scotland | #143 |
| Northern Ireland | #166 |
| Ireland | #199 |
| France | #69 |
| Norway | #259 |
| Canada | #92 |
| Australia | #150 |
How old are people named Arya?
Half of US adults named Arya are older than 22; most are between 18 and 37. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Arya
What does the name Arya mean?
Arya means “noble, respectable”. It comes from Indian.
How do you pronounce Arya?
Arya is pronounced AR-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Arya?
Arya was the #158 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,912 babies. It’s rising: up 80% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Arya?
Half of US adults named Arya are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 37.