Arya

Meaning of Arya

In Sanskrit, Arya means "noble," "truth," or "honorable." It can also refer to a person of high rank or status.

Arya has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Arya

Arya has held fairly steady, sitting around #158 in 2025 after peaking at #92 in 2019.

Notable people named Arya

• Arya Stark
  Fictional character in Game of Thrones
• Arya Sayyad
  Indian actress and model
• Arya Banerjee
  Indian actress
• Arya Chebolu
  Indian film actress
• Arya Salve
  Indian classical dancer

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Questions about the name Arya

What does the name Arya mean?

Arya means in sanskrit, arya means "noble," "truth," or "honorable." it can also refer to a person of high rank or status, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

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

Arya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Arya?

In 2025, Arya ranked #158 for girls, up from #162 the year before.

When was Arya most popular?

Arya peaked at #92 in 2019.