Arya Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Arya

Arya Name Origin: Persian
Pronunciation: arr-ya, arr-ee-ah
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Arya Name Meaning

The name Arya has a strong and powerful meaning, which is fitting for a girl who is destined to be great. The name represents nobility, honor, and distinction, and it is a name that speaks to the strength and character of a person. It is a name that inspires confidence, courage, and determination, and it is a name that is sure to be remembered.

Origins of the Name Arya

Arya is a Sanskrit name that has its roots in ancient India. The word “arya” in Sanskrit means “noble” or “honorable,” and it was used as a title of respect for those of high status or distinction. In ancient India, the Aryans were a group of people who were considered to be of the highest social class and were considered to be the ruling elite.

Popularity of the Name Arya

The name Arya has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks in part to the HBO series Game of Thrones, in which one of the main characters is a strong-willed young woman named Arya Stark. The character was popular among viewers and helped to bring the name to the forefront of popular culture.

In addition to the popularity of the Game of Thrones character, the name Arya has also been gaining popularity in the United States. The name has been rising in popularity since the year 2000, and it is now a top 100 name for girls.

Final Thoughts on the Name Arya

Arya is a name that is steeped in history and meaning. It is a name that represents nobility, honor, and distinction, and it is a name that is sure to be remembered. The name has been growing in popularity in recent years and is sure to continue to do so in the future. So if you are looking for a powerful and beautiful name for your daughter, consider the name Arya.

Arya Name Popularity

How popular is the name Arya? Here’s everything we know.

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2001	2,683	14	0.0009%
2002	2,543	17	0.0011%
2003	2,375	23	0.0015%
2004	1,522	72	0.0047%
2005	1,525	73	0.0048%
2006	1,304	117	0.0075%
2007	1,194	148	0.0094%
2008	1,206	144	0.0093%
2009	1,069	179	0.012%
2010	942	211	0.0146%
2011	704	344	0.0241%
2012	405	724	0.0508%
2013	272	1,117	0.0785%
2014	211	1,543	0.1059%
2015	195	1,626	0.1118%
2016	166	1,884	0.1307%
2017	133	2,146	0.1538%
2018	117	2,538	0.1847%
2019	92	3,035	0.2242%
2020	112	2,312	0.1816%
2021	122	2,112	0.1728%
2022	121	2,316	0.1756%

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Siblings of Arya

Mamas with kids named Arya also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Sylvie	Woods, forest	Latin
Arabella	Answered prayer	Latin
Alexander	Defender of man	Greek
Anastasia	Resurrection	Greek
Arthur	Bear	Celtic
Jordan	To descend	Hebrew
Makayla	Who is like God?	American
Brittany	From Brittany or Great Britain	Latin
Echo	Reflected sound	Latin

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17 Comments

Brooke Feb 19 at 4:23 pm

We thought it was beatiful!

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Charlotte Aug 14 at 11:13 pm

Because of it’s meaning. That it means noble or lion of God.

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Nazy Apr 29 at 8:24 am

We loved the name Arya from the beginning. We wanted something unique with a beautiful and strong meaning. Arya has quite a few: Noble, Lioness, Song and Melody.

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Lili Apr 28 at 4:14 pm

I loveeee the name I want to write a fantasy book and I think this will be the perfect name for one of my characters friends

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Isela Feb 19 at 1:44 pm

I liked the Name Arya for my baby girl because it starts and ends with an A and also because it is the name of brave little girl in The television series Game of Thrones! Arya goes through so much and is so fearless and in the ends becomes a hero!

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Christine Sep 17 at 8:19 am

We picked the name Arya because my husband fell in love with it. It’s not a common name and it gives her a sense of being unique.

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Lisa Aug 12 at 4:18 am

We like it cause game of thrones fan.

No one I know used this name.

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Hannah Jul 20 at 4:38 pm

We like the name Arya because it is a little different and has a musical element.

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Tia Jul 8 at 12:28 pm

It just a name that came to my mind.
It’s a pretty name.
Beautiful ?

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sepanta Apr 1 at 5:20 am

Arya in Persian language means ” Noble ”
how on earth you came up with ” friend ” !

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Tiffanie Mar 19 at 3:37 pm

I wanted a girly unique name for my baby girl

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Danni Mar 6 at 11:56 am

The name Arya is from Game of Thrones. We are both huge fans of it!

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Sheryl Bronson Mar 6 at 9:52 am

I got the name from game of throne a tv series sound awesome

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Kimberly Jul 26 at 10:49 am

I loved the name and thought it perfect for one of my little Princesses ( I had 4).

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Angela Jun 9 at 2:06 am

Arya is royalty in some cultures. Also, it is the name of a very strong and independent character in a favorite tv series both mom and dad were into

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Catherine Apr 25 at 3:38 pm

I picked this name as I heard it on game of thrones when we started watching it, the character is very strong & feisty, I said if I had anymore children I would use this name. My daughter is very much like the character..

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Rachael Apr 13 at 10:45 am

My husband and I couldn’t agree on a girl name, so I told him to go through a list and shout the names he liked. He got to Arya, and both of us liked it, so that’s what we chose. It was only after she was named that we found out Arya is a character in Game of Thrones and in Pretty Little Liars (we don’t watch either). We chose it because it was pretty, and we had never heard of anyone else with that name. Well now, it’s like the #3 girl name of 2019. Of course. We still love her name, but it’s a bummer that it’s now a fad name when we thought we were picking something special. Ah well 🙂 She also loves music, and an aria is a musical term, so it’s nice to have that connection!

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