Barnabas vs Aria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,800 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Aria Rank #4,800

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4800 for Aria.

Is Barnabas or Aria more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Aria at #4800 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Aria mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Aria means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Aria boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Aria is primarily a boy name.