Aarya vs Zoya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zoya

Girl #975 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Persian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#975
Total SSA Count
266
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zoy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aarya Rank #1,165
Zoya Rank #975

Zoya is more popular, ranked #975 vs #1165 for Aarya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aarya ___

  • Aarya Priya
  • Aarya Devi
  • Aarya Lakshmi
  • Aarya Rose
  • Aarya Joy
  • Aarya Grace

Zoya ___

  • Zoya Alexandra
  • Zoya Rose
  • Zoya Marie
  • Zoya Grace
  • Zoya Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aarya

Aiden Rohan Kavya Riya Arjun

If you choose Zoya

Misha Ivan Natasha Sasha Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aarya or Zoya more popular?

Zoya is more popular, ranked #975 compared to Aarya at #1165 in the United States.

What do Aarya and Zoya mean?

Aarya means "noble, honorable" (Sanskrit origin). Zoya means "life" (Greek origin).

Are Aarya and Zoya boy or girl names?

Aarya is primarily a girl name. Zoya is primarily a girl name.

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