Aria vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Aria Rank #26
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #26 for Aria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aria ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aria

Luca Leo Olivia Isla Marco

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aria or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aria at #26 in the United States.

What do Aria and Theodore mean?

Aria means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Aria and Theodore boy or girl names?

Aria is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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