Rising since 1985, #871 for boys today.
Popularity of Aryan since 1978
Babies named Aryan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aryan's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 5 |
| 1980s | 16 | 71 |
| 1990s | 121 | 254 |
| 2000s | 239 | 2,594 |
| 2010s | 279 | 3,347 |
| 2020s | 88 | 1,835 |
Meaning & origin
The name Aryan has seen a remarkable rise in the United States since it first appeared on the Social Security list in 1978. In 2025, it ranked #871, with about 1 in every 6211 newborns receiving the name, reflecting steady growth in popularity. Its peak year was 2023, suggesting increasing appeal in recent decades. The trajectory has been consistently rising since 1985. Geographically, Aryan is most common in New Jersey, California, and Maryland. While its meaning is subject to debate, its modern appeal likely derives from its strong, melodic sound and similarity to established names like Adrian and Ryan.
The name Aryan has multiple possible derivations. In Sanskrit, 'Arya' means 'noble, honorable', giving the name a long history in South Asia. However, in the modern Western context, Aryan has often been used as a variant of Adrian or a respelling of Arian, from Greek Arianos. The name saw increased use in the United States from the 1990s onward, influenced by its phonetic similarity to popular names like Ryan and Adrian.
Where Aryan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aryan” around the world
Where Aryan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Ryan
Sibling names for Aryan
Names that share Aryan's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aria, Maya, Sofia, Leila, Anaya, Akshara, Esha, Jaya, Kamya, Reva, Riya, Sanjana, Ahana, Anvi, Avani, Devina, Divya, Diya, Isha, Ruhi, Sahana, Samya, Sanaya, Tanvi, Aaira, Aaradhya, Adithi, Ambika, Amulya, Anila, Anjana, Anshika, Arisha, Arshia, Aryam, Ashna, Avika, Bhavya, Daya, Devi, Devika, Disha, Eesha, Kaliya, Kanya, Kimaya, Mahima, Mannat, Mansi, Meghna, Mehar, Mirha, Mishika, Naina, Nirvi, Nithya, Pranavi, Radhika, Roshni, Saina, Saisha, Sehaj, Sitara, Suhani, Swara, Vani, Vidya, Viha, Adya, Ahaana, Anaika, Antara, Anwita, Arshiya, Ayushi, Chaitra, Dariya, Deeksha, Deetya, Deeya, Divisha, Haasini, Heer, Ishika, Karishma, Krithi, Manasa, Mihika, Namya, Navany, Neelam, Nikhita, Nirali, Reeya, Riyana, Sakshi, Saumya, Shivali, Shraddha, Shrinika, Smriti, Soumya, Supriya, Tanishka, Akanksha, Anshi, Ditya, Meha, Shrika, Aadvika, Aaryana, Afsheen, Apoorva, Apurva, Aroush, Aryaa, Aryahi, Aryani, Ashvi, Baani, Bhumi, Dhwani, Hamsini, Jaanvi, Krishana, Krishika, Maanvi, Mayuri, Nandana, Naraya, Neera, Nilaya, Niralya, Nupur, Parisha, Pranika, Prapti, Preesha, Ridhima, Riyanshi, Saanjh, Saesha, Sahaana, Samyukta, Sanskriti, Shaivi, Sindhu, Sloka, Smrithi, Somya, Stuti, Sudiksha, Taara, Tarini
Brothers: Adrian, Ethan, Liam, Noah, Kai, Aarav, Aditya, Arjun, Ayan, Dhruv, Ishaan, Rohan, Vikram, Aarush, Aayush, Armaan, Ayush, Ishan, Kiaan, Krish, Rahul, Riaan, Sahil, Sai, Samarth, Shaan, Shaurya, Shivam, Surya, Viraj, Vivaan, Yuvraj, Aadit, Aaditya, Aadvik, Aahan, Aakash, Aayansh, Advait, Advay, Akshaj, Amay, Amogh, Ankur, Anuj, Arhaan, Arush, Ayaansh, Chirag, Daksh, Jeevan, Kartik, Kavish, Kedar, Pranay, Prithvi, Rajveer, Rishan, Rithvik, Rivaan, Ruhaan, Samay, Sathvik, Shivansh, Shlok, Shrey, Shreyan, Shubh, Shyam, Sidharth, Srihan, Tanish, Zaviyar, Ahan, Anurag, Anvith, Arpan, Atharva, Daivik, Darshan, Deep, Eashan, Harshil, Jasraj, Kaushik, Nihal, Nihar, Nishanth, Paras, Prayan, Ranvir, Rayansh, Reyaan, Rishik, Riyansh, Ronav, Ruhan, Sarthak, Sarvesh, Saurav, Sayan, Shaunak, Shray, Soham, Soma, Vansh, Vayu, Vishwa, Ashvin, Jash, Aadith, Aarit, Aavyan, Advith, Avaneesh, Dhairya, Garv, Iniyan, Jaiveer, Kanav, Nilay, Rishiv, Ruthvik, Sahan, Samrat, Shivin, Siddh, Siddhanth, Smayan, Sriansh, Sriyaan, Sriyan, Vedh, Vinayak, Viraat, Zoravar
