Ariah

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-ee-ah /ˈɑr.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ariah/Aria — variously from Hebrew arieh, 'lion (of God)', Italian, 'a melody', and Persian, 'noble'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Lion of God; a melody; noble: Ariah spells Aria/Ariah. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'AR-ee-ah').

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Origin LowHebrew, Italian

MeaningA spelling of Ariah/Aria — variously from Hebrew arieh, 'lion (of God)', Italian, 'a melody', and Persian, 'noble'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7772 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 76

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

Ariah is a spelling of Ariah/Aria — variously from Hebrew arieh, 'lion (of God)', Italian, 'a melody', and Persian, 'noble' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'AR-ee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, lion-of-God-and-a-melody at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ariah is variously from Hebrew arieh, 'lion (of God)', Italian 'a melody', and Persian 'noble' — lyrical and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AR-ee-ah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Aria — unisex; routes layered

Variations

AriaAriyaArya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ariah mean?

Ariah spells Aria/Ariah — variously 'lion of God' (Hebrew), 'a melody' (Italian), and 'noble' (Persian); used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Ariah?

It's said AR-ee-ah /ˈɑr.i.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ariah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ariah?

Ariah is a rare boys' name in the U.S.