Aras vs Viyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aras

Boy #3,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle, swift and free"

Origin: Kurdish

Cultural Roots

Kurdish Turkish Persian Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,142
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aras Rank #3,142
Viyan Rank #3,172

Aras is more popular, ranked #3142 vs #3172 for Viyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aras ___

  • Aras Dilan
  • Aras Soran
  • Aras Renas
  • Aras Bilal
  • Aras Omar
  • Aras Karim

Viyan ___

  • Viyan Ali
  • Viyan Kian
  • Viyan Dilan
  • Viyan Raman
  • Viyan Soran
  • Viyan Dara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aras

Roj Sivan Dilan Arya Shirin

If you choose Viyan

Delara Shirin Rojan Dilan Arash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aras or Viyan more popular?

Aras is more popular, ranked #3142 compared to Viyan at #3172 in the United States.

What do Aras and Viyan mean?

Aras means "eagle, swift and free" (Kurdish origin). Viyan means "desire, wish, longing" (Kurdish origin).

Are Aras and Viyan boy or girl names?

Aras is primarily a boy name. Viyan is primarily a boy name.

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