Aria

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-ree-ah /ˈɑr.i.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Persian Arya/Aria, 'noble; of the Aryan (Iranian) people'; a popular Persian boys' name; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Noble, Persian-style: Aria is the Persian 'noble' — a strong boys' name across Iran (distinct from the girls' Aria 'melody'). Dignified and warm.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom Persian Arya/Aria, 'noble; of the Aryan (Iranian) people'; a popular Persian boys' name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4550 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 699

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aria, as a Persian boys' name, comes from Arya, 'noble; of the Aryan (Iranian) people' (from Old Persian; routes layered with the Italian/Sanskrit Aria, which we note). A dignified, popular name across Iran, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare for boys, noble at the (Persian) root, and dignified.

Did you know? In Persian, Aria (Arya) means 'noble' and refers to the Aryan/Iranian people — a popular, dignified boys' name in Iran, distinct from the Italian girls' Aria ('a melody').

Overall data confidence 68%

References — Aria (Persian) — routes layered

Variations

AryaAryanArio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aria mean?

As a Persian boys' name, Aria means 'noble; of the Aryan people'; the routes are layered with the girls' Aria ('melody').

How do you pronounce Aria?

It's said AH-ree-ah /ˈɑr.i.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aria a boy or girl name?

Aria is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name (the Persian 'noble').

How popular is Aria?

Aria is rare for boys in the U.S., common for girls.