Addison vs Aria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aria

Girl #26 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"air, song, melody"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian English Hebrew Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26
Total SSA Count
5,935
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Aria Rank #26

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 vs #68 for Addison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

  • Addison Grace
  • Addison Mae
  • Addison Rose
  • Addison Claire
  • Addison Lee
  • Addison Kate

Aria ___

  • Aria Grace
  • Aria Rose
  • Aria Mae
  • Aria Jane
  • Aria Claire
  • Aria Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Aria

Luca Leo Olivia Isla Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Aria more popular?

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Addison at #68 in the United States.

What do Addison and Aria mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Aria means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin).

Are Addison and Aria boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Aria is primarily a girl name.

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