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Ariyan
Pronounced AR-ee-an /ˈɑːr.i.æn/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Aryan/Arian, from an Indo-Iranian root, 'noble; honorable.' Widely used across Iran and South Asia, largely for boys; used here for a girl. Route unisex.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ariyan respells Aryan/Arian, 'noble; honorable,' a name common in Persian and South Asian families. As a girl's name it is rare; it leans to boys, which we note (said 'AR-ee-an').
For girls it appears rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' and unisex use. Rare, dignified, and cross-cultural.
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What does the name Ariyan mean?
Ariyan is a spelling of Aryan/Arian, from an Indo-Iranian root meaning 'noble; honorable.'
How do you pronounce Ariyan?
It's said AR-ee-an /ˈɑːr.i.æn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ariyan a boy or girl name?
Ariyan is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.
How popular is Ariyan?
Ariyan is rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.