Arria

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Pronounced AR-ee-uh /ˈɑːr.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Roman gens name (Arrius, feminine Arria), of uncertain further derivation. Arria the Elder is remembered in Roman history for her courage; the name doubles today as a spelling of Aria.Low

In 30 seconds: An old Roman name: Arria belonged to a woman famed for courage — and doubles as a spelling of Aria (said 'AR-ee-uh').

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MeaningA Roman gens name (Arrius, feminine Arria), of uncertain further derivation. Arria the Elder is remembered in Roman history for her courage; the name doubles today as a spelling of Aria.

U.S. rank (2024)#13615 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 339

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

Arria was a Roman family name — the feminine of Arrius — carried by Arria the Elder, whose steadfastness became a byword in the ancient world. The name's further derivation is uncertain. In modern use it also reads simply as a spelling of Aria (said 'AR-ee-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, classical, and quietly brave.

Did you know? Arria the Elder is remembered by Pliny for facing death beside her husband with the words 'it does not hurt'. Her name was a Roman family name; its deeper root is uncertain, which we note (said 'AR-ee-uh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Arria — Roman gens name; Arria the Elder; further root uncertain

Variations

AriaArryaAriya

Nicknames

AriRiaArri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arria mean?

Arria was a Roman family name of uncertain further meaning, borne by Arria the Elder; today it also reads as a spelling of Aria.

How do you pronounce Arria?

It's said AR-ee-uh — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arria a boy or girl name?

Arria is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Arria?

Arria is a very rare name for girls in the U.S., though Aria is very well used.