Aryan

Meaning of Aryan

This name means 'noble' or 'honorable' in ancient Sanskrit. It suggests someone of high character or social standing.

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

Popularity of Aryan

After ranking as high as #613 in 2007, Aryan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Aryan

• Aryan Khan
  Son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan
• Aryan Tari
  Norwegian chess grandmaster
• Aryan Vaid
  Indian actor and model
• Aryan Chopra
  Indian chess grandmaster
• Aryan Nehra
  Indian national record holder swimmer

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Questions about the name Aryan

What does the name Aryan mean?

Aryan means this name means 'noble' or 'honorable' in ancient sanskrit. it suggests someone of high character or social standing, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Aryan?

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

When was Aryan most popular?

Aryan peaked at #613 in 2007.