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Aryan

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Pronounced AR-yan /ˈɑr.jɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Persian arya, 'noble; honorable; a noble one' (the traditional Indo-Iranian sense); more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the crossoverLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; honorable: Aryan is Sanskrit/Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AR-yan'). More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Persian
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit/Persian arya, 'noble; honorable; a noble one' (the traditional Indo-Iranian sense); more often a boys' name; here for a girl; we note the crossover
U.S. rank (2025)#15196 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 748

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319782025

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

Aryan comes from the Sanskrit/Persian arya, 'noble; honorable; a noble one' (the traditional Indo-Iranian sense; we note the meaning). More often a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'AR-yan').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Persian families, chiefly for boys; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, noble at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aryan comes from the Sanskrit/Persian arya, 'noble; honorable' (the traditional Indo-Iranian sense) — more often a boys' name; it appears here for a girl, which we note (said 'AR-yan').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Aryan — Sanskrit/Persian; chiefly male

Variations

AryanaAryaAaryan

Nicknames

Ary

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aryan mean?

Aryan is Sanskrit/Persian for 'noble; honorable' (the traditional Indo-Iranian sense). It is more often a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl.

How do you pronounce Aryan?

It's said AR-yan /ˈɑr.jɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aryan a boy or girl name?

Aryan is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Aryan?

Aryan is uncommon for boys and very rare for girls.

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