Arian
4% girls · 96% boys
About Arian
Aryan and Arian are common names in Iran but in the US and much of the English-speaking world, the term Aryan has strong connections with white supremacy. It's a name best avoided.
Arian for boys#965 US
This variation of Aryan has a slightly less racist connotation, making it a bit more acceptable. Arian debuted on the Top 1000 in 2011, but didn't have a sustained rise on the charts. This is likely due to the Aryan connection and the popularity of all things Aria among girls.
Pronounced AIR-ee-un.
As of October 2026, Arian ranked #8928 for girls and #965 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2439 for girls in 1999 and #538 for boys in 2013.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,492 | 45 | #678 | 373 |
| 2015 | #3,846 | 39 | #714 | 347 |
| 2016 | #3,932 | 38 | #750 | 324 |
| 2017 | #4,705 | 29 | #843 | 262 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #872 | 250 |
| 2019 | #4,170 | 34 | #914 | 240 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #860 | 263 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #887 | 260 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #900 | 259 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #826 | 296 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #860 | 280 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #965 | 238 |
World rankings
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