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Aarya

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-yah /ˈɑr.jə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Arya — from Sanskrit, 'noble; honorable; respected'; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; honorable: Aarya spells Arya. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'AR-yah').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Arya — from Sanskrit, 'noble; honorable; respected'; used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#6143 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 402

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aarya is a spelling of Arya — from Sanskrit, 'noble; honorable; respected'. Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'AR-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families for both sexes. Rare, noble-and-honorable at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Arya means 'noble; honorable; respected' in Sanskrit — Aarya is a spelling, crisp and classic, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'AR-yah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Arya — unisex

Variations

AryaAaryanAryan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aarya mean?

Aarya spells Arya — Sanskrit 'noble; honorable; respected'; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Aarya?

It's said AR-yah /ˈɑr.jə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aarya a boy or girl name?

Aarya is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Aarya?

Aarya is a rare name in the U.S.

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