Declining since 2021, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Arna since 1903
Babies named Arna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2021, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arna's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 109 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 144 |
Meaning & origin
Arna is a rare and concise name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'eagle'. First recorded in U.S. data in 1903, it reached its peak popularity that same year, though the birth count was low. As of 2025, it ranks #7,133, with approximately 1 in 107,151 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2021, indicating a decline in recent usage. The name's simplicity and strong meaning make it a distinctive choice, though its rarity means it has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state.
Arna is a feminine name of Old Norse origin, derived from the word 'ǫrn' meaning 'eagle'. It is a short form of names such as Arnbjörg or Arnfríðr, but also used independently. Historically, the name was common in Norway and Iceland, and appears in medieval sagas.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Arne
Sibling names for Arna
Names that share Arna's style, for a brother or sister.
