Arya vs Vikram

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Vikram

Boy #2,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brave, heroic, valiant"

Origin: Sanskrit vikrama

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,283
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vik, Vicky

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arya Rank #162
Vikram Rank #2,283

Arya is more popular, ranked #162 vs #2283 for Vikram.

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

Vikram ___

  • Vikram Raj
  • Vikram Aditya
  • Vikram Kumar
  • Vikram Singh
  • Vikram Dev
  • Vikram Nair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arya

Sansa Bran Luna Finn Zara

If you choose Vikram

Arjun Priya Rohit Ananya Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arya or Vikram more popular?

Arya is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Vikram at #2283 in the United States.

What do Arya and Vikram mean?

Arya means "Aryan, noble people" (Indo-Iranian origin). Vikram means "Brave, heroic, valiant" (Sanskrit vikrama origin).

Are Arya and Vikram boy or girl names?

Arya is primarily a girl name. Vikram is primarily a boy name.

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