Arya

Boy Name #2,416 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A noble Sanskrit name with ancient Vedic roots

Indian Iranian Norse (via Game of Thrones)

Strong Modern Bold Literary

Meaning & Origin

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Sanskrit

Language: Sanskrit

"high-born, of good family"

Origin: Sanskrit

Language: Hindi

Things to Know About This Name

The term Aryan has been appropriated by white supremacist ideology; the original Sanskrit meaning is entirely different and unrelated

The Story of Arya

Arya derives from Sanskrit arya, meaning noble, honorable, or one of high birth. It is one of the oldest documented personal names, found in the ancient Vedic texts of India. The Indo-Iranian root gives the name connections to both Sanskrit (arya) and the Old Iranian arya from which the country name Iran derives. As a boys name in India, Arya has ancient Vedic pedigree predating any modern controversial appropriation of similar-sounding terms.

While Arya has been used in India for millennia, it gained massive Western visibility through the character Arya Stark in George R.R. Martin Game of Thrones series (and the HBO adaptation). In that story Arya is used as a girls name, which actually pushed Arya up US girls name charts post-2011. As a boys name it remains more common in India and Iran.

In Hindu tradition, arya (noble) was used to address respected individuals, similar to how sir is used in English. The ancient Aryans were the Indo-Iranian peoples who composed the Vedas, giving the name deep civilizational roots. In Iranian culture, the root appears in the country name Iran (from Aryan).

Fun Facts

Iran derives its name from the same root as Arya -- it means land of the Aryans
Arya Stark from Game of Thrones sent the name to the top of girls name charts in many countries
The Sanskrit word arya appears in the title of the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path (arya ashtanga marga)

Arya in Other Languages

Hindi आर्य

Marathi आर्य

Persian آریا

Gujarati આર્ય

Sanskrit आर्य

Famous People Named Arya

Arya (Singer)

Musician

1983

British singer known for the hit single Be Careful

Arya Stark Fictional

Other

Beloved protagonist of Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin fictional warrior princess who trained as a faceless assassin

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #2,416
Total SSA Count: 58
Cultural Origins: Indian Iranian Norse (via Game of Thrones)
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Alternative Spellings

Aryan #784 Aryeh #1319 Aryav #4121

Pairs Well With

Arya Dev Arya Raj Arya Vikram Arya Sagar Arya Om

Sibling Names

Arjun Advait Kavya Ananya Rohan Neel

Also a Girl Name

Arya is also used as a girl name, ranked #162.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arya

What does the name Arya mean?

"noble, honorable" (from Sanskrit). "high-born, of good family" (from Sanskrit). Arya derives from Sanskrit arya, meaning noble, honorable, or one of high birth. It is one of the oldest documented personal names, found in the ancient Vedic texts of India. The Indo-Iranian root gives the name connections to both Sanskrit (arya) and the Old Iranian arya from which the country name Iran derives. As a boys name in India, Arya has ancient Vedic pedigree predating any modern controversial appropriation of similar-sounding terms.

What is the origin of the name Arya?

Arya has Sanskrit, Indian, Iranian, and Norse (via Game of Thrones) origins. In Sanskrit, it means "noble, honorable". In Sanskrit, it means "high-born, of good family".

Is Arya a boy or girl name?

Arya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #2416. As a girl name, it is ranked #162. Arya is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Arya?

Arya is currently ranked #2416 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are good middle names for Arya?

Popular middle name pairings include Arya Dev, Arya Raj, Arya Vikram, Arya Sagar, and Arya Om.

What are good sibling names for Arya?

Names that pair well with Arya as siblings include Arjun, Advait, Kavya, Ananya, Rohan, and Neel.

How many syllables does Arya have?

Arya has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Arya a common or rare name?

Arya is an uncommon name, ranked #2416 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Arya

Arya is a boy name with Indian, Iranian, and Norse (via Game of Thrones) origins . The name means "noble, honorable" in Sanskrit .

Is Arya a boy or girl name? Arya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,416 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #162. Arya is more commonly used as a girl name.

Arya is currently ranked #2,416 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Arya has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Alternative spellings of Arya include Aryan, Aryeh, Aryav . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.