Aria
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Aria
Aria is a multi-cultural name with two extremely popular versions: this more word-like one along with Arya, the spelling used for the feisty young heroine of Game of Thrones. There were about 6400 baby girls named Aria in the US last year alog with 2400 named Arya, which counted together places the name in the Top 10.
Aria for girls#26 US
The light and airy Aria entered the list in 2000 and now ranks among the Top 25 girl names in the US. In Italian, Aria's literal meaning is air, while in Hebrew it's a form of Ari meaning lion. An Aria is a musical term denoting a kind of song or melody, often in an opera.
Aria is a Top 100 name throughout the English-speaking world and also ranks highly in France and several European countries -- though notably not in Italy or Israel. In Persian, Aria is a male name, and in Indian it is considered unisex.
Aria is also an improbably cool saint's name. Saint Aria (or Arria) of Rome was an early Christian martyr.
Aria for boys#4550 US
Aria as a masculine name has multiple cultural origins. While more commonly used for girls in Western countries, Aria has distinct traditions as a boy's name in certain cultures. In Persian, Aria (آریا) means 'noble' or refers to the ancient Aryan people, making it a popular boy's name in Iran. In Hebrew, Ari means 'lion,' and Aria can function as a variant. In India, particularly in Sanskrit tradition, Arya denotes someone of noble character. The masculine use of Aria carries connotations of strength, nobility, and cultural heritage. Though relatively uncommon as a boy's name in Western countries compared to its feminine usage, Aria offers a melodic yet strong option for parents seeking a cross-cultural name with meaningful historical connections.
Pronounced AH-ree-uh.
As of October 2026, Aria ranked #26 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #19 in 2018, Nameberry popularity #143.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #31 | 5,931 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #29 | 6,419 | #4,551 | 21 |
| 2016 | #23 | 6,948 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #20 | 7,167 | #3,783 | 28 |
| 2018 | #19 | 7,435 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #20 | 7,116 | #4,972 | 19 |
| 2020 | #27 | 6,139 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #22 | 6,397 | #4,637 | 21 |
| 2022 | #23 | 6,402 | #4,713 | 21 |
| 2023 | #25 | 6,018 | #4,462 | 23 |
| 2024 | #26 | 5,935 | #4,703 | 21 |
| 2025 | #26 | 6,130 | #4,550 | 22 |
World rankings
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Famous Arias
- Saint AriaGirl
ancient Roman martyr
- Aria Summer WallaceGirl
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- (Aria) Asia Maria Vittoria Rossa ArgentoGirl
Italian actress
- Aria Noelle CurzonGirl
American actress
- Aria GiovanniGirl
American actress and model
- Aria JohnsonGirl
American singer,songwriter
- Aria AlpertGirl
American actress; daughter of bandleader Herb Alpert
- Aria Grandi (b. 2007)Girl
daughter of skier Sara Renner and Thomas Grandi
- Aria Pettis (b. 2011)Girl
daughter of mixed martial artist Anthony Pettis
- Aria Marie (b. 2012)Girl
daughter of YouTuber britneyandbaby
- Aria Lian Wells (b. 2012)Girl
daughter of singer,songwriter Tyrone Wells
- Aria Autenrieth (b. 2014)Girl
daughter of actress and singer Alisan Porter and Brian Autenrieth
- Aria Idowu (b. 2015)Girl
daughter of triple jumper Phillips Idowu
- Aria Baker (b. 2016)Girl
daughter of NFL player Chris Baker
- Aria Cecilia Kissel (b. 2017)Girl
daughter of country singer Brett Kissel
Aria in pop culture
- Aria BlazeGirl
Character on animated series "Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks"
- Aria Marie MontgomeryGirl
character on TV's "Pretty Little Liars"
- Aria T'LoakGirl
character in the Mass Effect video game series
- AriaGirl
character in "Under the Never Sky" by Veronica Rossi
- Aria TorresGirl
character on TV's "Grey's Anatomy"
- "AriaGirl
" manga series by Kozue Amano
- "Aria of the SeaGirl
" novel by Dia Calhoun
- ARIAGirl
acronym for the Australian Recording Industry Association
- AriaGirl
character on Netflix's "Love"
- Aria WrayburnGirl
deceased sister of Diana Wrayburn, character in The Dark Artifices series
Variations & nicknames
- AryaGirl