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Arya
Meaning: noble · Origin: Sanskrit / Persian · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From Sanskrit arya, 'noble'. Arya Stark of Game of Thrones made it a 2010s favourite.
Nicknames
Ari
Variants & related names
Aria, Ariya
Arya name art
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FAQ
What does the name Arya mean?
Arya means “noble”. It comes from Sanskrit / Persian.
Is Arya a popular name?
Yes — Arya has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Arya?
Ari.
What are other forms of Arya?
Aria, Ariya.
Similar names
Lila · Amelia · Ava · Aurora · Avery · Abigail
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.