Arya vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arya

Girl #162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Aryan, noble people"

Origin: Indo-Iranian

Cultural Roots

Indian Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#162
Total SSA Count
1,863
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Els, Ellie

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Popularity Comparison

Arya Rank #162
Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #162 for Arya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arya ___

  • Arya Rose
  • Arya Grace
  • Arya Marie
  • Arya Jane
  • Arya Elizabeth
  • Arya Jade

Elsie ___

  • Elsie Mae
  • Elsie Rose
  • Elsie Jane
  • Elsie Kate
  • Elsie Grace
  • Elsie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arya or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Arya at #162 in the United States.

What do Arya and Elsie mean?

Arya means "Aryan, noble people" (Indo-Iranian origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Arya and Elsie boy or girl names?

Arya is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.

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