Declining since 2021, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Areya since 1997
Babies named Areya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Areya is a modern and rare name, first recorded in the United States in 1997. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, yet remains uncommon. Since 2021, its usage has been declining. In the most recent year tracked (2025), it ranked 5,410, with approximately 1 in every 69,881 newborn girls receiving the name. The name appears to be a creative invention, perhaps inspired by the melodic sounds of names like Aria or Maya. Its exact origins are unclear, and it does not have strong historical or cultural ties. Parents drawn to Areya likely appreciate its contemporary feel and feminine sound.
Areya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997, likely a modern coinage. It may have been formed from the fashionable suffix -eya or -aya combined with the sound of names like Aria or Maya. Its usage has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Reya
Sibling names for Areya
Names that share Areya's style, for a brother or sister.
