Girl nameCurrently #162 in the USSteady
Arya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20194 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Arya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Arya |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 81 |
| 2001 | 84 |
| 2002 | 133 |
| 2003 | 157 |
| 2004 | 204 |
| 2005 | 195 |
| 2006 | 265 |
| 2007 | 305 |
| 2008 | 319 |
| 2009 | 350 |
| 2010 | 361 |
| 2011 | 498 |
| 2012 | 836 |
| 2013 | 1,215 |
| 2014 | 1,638 |
| 2015 | 1,734 |
| 2016 | 1,952 |
| 2017 | 2,214 |
| 2018 | 2,605 |
| 2019 | 3,099 |
| 2020 | 2,416 |
| 2021 | 2,378 |
| 2022 | 2,407 |
| 2023 | 2,068 |
| 2024 | 1,921 |
Arya through the decades
- Arya peaked in 2019, when 3,099 babies were named Arya in the US.
- The 2020s were Arya's strongest decade, averaging 2,238 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Arya has risen 281% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Arya currently ranks #162 in the US and is holding steady.