Arya
5 countries#158 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Arya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
31,871 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #158 · peaked in 2019 with 3,100 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,226 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #227 · peaked in 2019 with 493 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,665 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #151 · peaked in 2019 with 441 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,594 births recorded 1990–2022 · currently #88 · peaked in 2022 with 624 births
Most common in: Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
446 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #191 · peaked in 2016 with 48 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
115 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2017 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Arya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1424 | — |
| 2007 | #1239 | ↑185 |
| 2008 | #1231 | ↑8 |
| 2009 | #1077 | ↑154 |
| 2010 | #942 | ↑135 |
| 2011 | #715 | ↑227 |
| 2012 | #414 | ↑301 |
| 2013 | #278 | ↑136 |
| 2014 | #216 | ↑62 |
| 2015 | #200 | ↑16 |
| 2016 | #169 | ↑31 |
| 2017 | #135 | ↑34 |
| 2018 | #119 | ↑16 |
| 2019 | #92 | ↑27 |
| 2020 | #113 | ↓21 |
| 2021 | #120 | ↓7 |
| 2022 | #122 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #139 | ↓17 |
| 2024 | #161 | ↓22 |
| 2025 | #158 | ↑3 |
Frequently asked questions about Arya
Is Arya a popular name?
Yes — Arya currently ranks #158 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Arya more common for boys or girls?
Arya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Arya most popular?
Arya peaked in 2019 in United States, with 3,100 recorded births that year.
Is Arya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Arya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10912 in 1986 to #158 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Arya?
At least 39,691 babies have been recorded with the name Arya across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Arya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Arya appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Arya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Arya include Oakley, Phoebe, Wrenley, Sage.
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