Arian
Pronunciation: [ AR-ee-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Arian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 1,567 babies have been named Arian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arian is past its peak , currently ranked #8,549 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,549
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Arian
Arian is a girl name .
Is Arian a boy or girl name? Arian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,549 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #862. Arian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Arian is currently ranked #8,549 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arian include Ari, Ary, Arie, and Arikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Arian include Aria, Ariana, Arianna, Ariah, Ariadna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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