Aria

Aria is a Italian girl's name. Italian musical term for a solo performance. Also has Hebrew roots meaning "lioness" and Persian connections meaning "noble".

How popular is Aria in the United States?

In 2024, 5,935 girls in the United States were named Aria, making it the 26th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 31st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 7,452 births.

Records for Aria go back to 1900, and 90,173 babies have been given the name since.

What Aria means and where it comes from

Italian musical term for a solo performance. Also has Hebrew roots meaning "lioness" and Persian connections meaning "noble". Its artistic connotations and gentle sound give it ethereal beauty.

Aria is of Italian origin, described as melodic and musical in style.

Is Aria a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Aria went to 5,935 girls and 21 boys — over 99% girls.

In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

Sibling name ideas for Aria

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aria mean?

Italian musical term for a solo performance. Also has Hebrew roots meaning "lioness" and Persian connections meaning "noble".

Where does the name Aria come from?

Aria is of Italian origin, and is usually described as melodic and musical in style.

How popular is Aria in the United States?

In 2024, 5,935 girls in the United States were named Aria, making it the 26th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Aria a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Aria went to 5,935 girls and 21 boys — over 99% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

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