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Aradia

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Pronounced uh-RAY-dee-uh /əˈreɪ.di.ə/Medium

Meaning: Aradia is the name of a goddess-figure in modern Wicca and neo-pagan practice, introduced to English readers by Charles Godfrey Leland's 1899 book 'Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches', which he presented as Italian folk material. Scholars differ on how much of that material is genuinely traditional. The name may derive from Herodias. We present this neutrally and without judgement.Low

In 30 seconds: Aradia is a goddess-figure of modern Wicca and Italian folklore, from Charles Leland's 1899 book (said 'uh-RAY-dee-uh').
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Origin LowModern, Italian
MeaningAradia is the name of a goddess-figure in modern Wicca and neo-pagan practice, introduced to English readers by Charles Godfrey Leland's 1899 book 'Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches', which he presented as Italian folk material. Scholars differ on how much of that material is genuinely traditional. The name may derive from Herodias. We present this neutrally and without judgement.
U.S. rank (2023)#7679 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 156

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319992023

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

Aradia is best known as a goddess-figure in modern Wicca and neo-pagan practice. She reached English readers through Charles Godfrey Leland's 1899 book Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches, which he presented as collected Italian folk material; scholars have long debated how much of the text reflects genuine tradition and how much Leland's own hand. The name is sometimes connected to Herodias. We set this out neutrally and honestly, without judgement, so families can decide for themselves. In the U.S. the name is very rare (said 'uh-RAY-dee-uh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, distinctive, and tied to modern folklore.

Did you know? Aradia entered English through Charles Leland's 1899 'Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches', which he said recorded Italian folk belief. Scholars still debate how much of it is traditional - we note that neutrally (said 'uh-RAY-dee-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Aradia — Charles G. Leland, 'Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches' (1899); modern Wiccan goddess-figure; possible link to Herodias; authenticity debated.

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aradia mean?

Aradia is the name of a goddess-figure in modern Wicca and Italian folklore, introduced in Charles Leland's 1899 book. It may derive from Herodias. Its background is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aradia?

It's said uh-RAY-dee-uh /əˈreɪ.di.ə/ - four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aradia a boy or girl name?

Aradia is a girl's name.

How popular is Aradia?

Aradia is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.

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