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Arista

OriginGreek or Latin
Meaning"the best; ear of corn"

About Arista

From the root for aristocrat, an upwardly mobile choice -- or if you go by its other meaning, an earthy delicious choice.

Arista is a rare name for girls that has the popular A beginning-and-ending sound. If you're looking for a name that goes beyond the expected Ava and Amelia options, Arista might make your list.

Pronounced uh-RIS-tuh.

As of October 2026, Arista ranked #15489 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #4385 in 1994.

Editor: Pamela Redmond

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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