Arian

Meaning of Arian

This name comes from an ancient word meaning 'noble' or 'honorable.' It suggests someone with a distinguished character.

Arian has Persian roots — browse every Persian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Arian

After ranking as high as #539 in 2013, Arian has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Arian

• Arian Foster
  Former NFL All-Pro running back
• Arian Moayed
  Actor (Succession, Inventing Anna)
• Arian Asllani
  Rapper, chef, TV personality (Action Bronson)
• Arian Leka
  Prominent Albanian writer and poet
• Arian Hadi
  Indonesian professional football player

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Questions about the name Arian

What does the name Arian mean?

Arian means this name comes from an ancient word meaning 'noble' or 'honorable.' it suggests someone with a distinguished character, and it comes from Persian origins.

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

Arian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Arian?

Arian did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Arian most popular?

Arian peaked at #539 in 2013.