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Arias

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-ree-əs /ˈɑ.ri.əs/Medium

Meaning: From a Spanish surname (of debated origin, possibly Germanic); also echoes 'aria', a melody; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Melodic and modern: Arias is a Spanish surname — echoing 'aria', a song. Lyrical, distinctive, and warm.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom a Spanish surname (of debated origin, possibly Germanic); also echoes 'aria', a melody; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5050 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419832025

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

Arias comes from a Spanish surname of debated origin (possibly from a Germanic personal name), and also echoes the musical 'aria', a melody (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, distinctive name.

It registers thinly as a given name. Rare, a-Spanish-surname at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Arias is a venerable Spanish surname (its origin debated, possibly Germanic) — and it happily echoes 'aria', an operatic melody; lyrical and distinctive.
Overall data confidence 55%
Surname references — Arias — origin debated

Variations

AriaArian

Nicknames

Ari

Famous Bearers

  • ★Arias Montano (1527-1598)
    Spanish biblical scholar and polymath who compiled the Antwerp Polyglot Bible

If you like Arias…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arias mean?

Arias is a Spanish surname of debated origin, echoing 'aria' (a melody); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arias?

It's said AH-ree-əs /ˈɑ.ri.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arias a boy or girl name?

Arias is a boy's name.

How popular is Arias?

Arias is a rare given name in the U.S.

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