Aryan
Aryan first appears in US records in 1978. It peaked in 2007, when 406 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 275.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aryan popular?
Steady Aryan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2007.
| 2020s | 1,835 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,347 | |
| 2000s | 2,594 | |
| 1990s | 254 | |
| 1980s | 71 | |
| 1970s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aryan mean?
From Sanskrit arya (आर्य), 'noble, honourable, worthy'. The original sense is one of nobility and virtue; it is unrelated to later misappropriations of the term.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aryan mean?
Aryan means Noble. From Sanskrit arya (आर्य), 'noble, honourable, worthy'. The original sense is one of nobility and virtue; it is unrelated to later misappropriations of the term.
What is the origin of the name Aryan?
Aryan is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Aryan?
Aryan is pronounced “AR-yun.”
Is Aryan a boy or a girl name?
Aryan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Aryan a popular name right now?
Aryan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2007.
How popular is the name Aryan?
In 2025, Aryan ranked #872 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aryan most popular?
Aryan was most popular in 2007, when about 406 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aryan?
Names similar to Aryan include Reyansh, Krish, Aditya, Rohan, Ishaan.
What names go well with Aryan?
sanskrit names that pair well with Aryan include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.