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Zaryan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAR-yan /ˈzɑr.jɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Persian, variously 'golden; bright' (linked to zar, 'gold') and 'of the Aryans/Zoroastrians'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Golden; bright: Zaryan is Persian. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZAR-yan').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom Persian, variously 'golden; bright' (linked to zar, 'gold') and 'of the Aryans/Zoroastrians'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5852 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 263

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520062025

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

Zaryan comes from Persian, variously 'golden; bright' (linked to zar, 'gold') and 'of the Aryans/Zoroastrians' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZAR-yan').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, golden-and-bright at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Zaryan is variously 'golden; bright' (linked to Persian zar, 'gold') and 'of the Aryans/Zoroastrians' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZAR-yan').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Zaryan — routes layered

Variations

ZarianZaryaanZariyan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaryan mean?

Zaryan is Persian, variously 'golden; bright' and 'of the Aryans'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zaryan?

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

Is Zaryan a boy or girl name?

Zaryan is a boy's name.

How popular is Zaryan?

Zaryan is a rare name in the U.S.

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