Aria

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Aria is a name of Italian origin meaning 'air' or 'melody,' derived from the musical term for an expressive solo vocal piece in an opera. It also has Hebrew roots where it means 'lioness,' adding a layer of strength to its lyrical quality.

Current Popularity

#26 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #27, likely #22 to #32

↗Steady favorite

Popularity over time

190019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,183. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 1,983
  • 2012: 3,233
  • 2013: 5,118
  • 2014: 5,933
  • 2015: 6,419
  • 2016: 6,949
  • 2017: 7,168
  • 2018: 7,437
  • 2019: 7,120
  • 2020: 6,143
  • 2021: 6,400
  • 2022: 6,406
  • 2023: 6,024
  • 2024: 5,956
  • 2025: 6,130
  • 2026 (projected): 6,183

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Ari, Ria, Airy
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
  • •Popular in recent years but still feels fresh and distinctive
  • •Works well internationally across different cultures
  • •Strong connection to music and the arts may appeal to creative families

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Famous People

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Aria Wallace

Actress

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Aria Tesolin

Canadian dancer and social media personality

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Aria Curzon

Voice actress known for voicing Ducky in The Land Before Time

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Aria Brooks

American gymnast

Statistics

95,674

Total births since 1880

2018

Peak year

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