Arya
Peaked at #92 nationally in 2019, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1982, Arya has been recorded 92% of the time for girls and 8% of the time for boys.
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Arya — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#92
in 2019
Current rank
#162
in 2024
Years tracked
33
1986–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1986, Arya reached its peak popularity for girls in 2019, ranking #92 nationally with 3,050 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #216 (2014) to #162 (2024) — a 25% improvement.
As of 2024, Arya ranks #162 nationally for girls, with 1,863 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #162 | 1,863 |
| 2023 | #139 | 2,012 |
| 2022 | #122 | 2,343 |
| 2021 | #120 | 2,330 |
| 2020 | #113 | 2,372 |
| 2019 | #92 | 3,050 |
| 2018 | #119 | 2,556 |
| 2017 | #135 | 2,168 |
Arya — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1445
in 2008
Current rank
#2388
in 2024
Years tracked
43
1982–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1982, Arya reached its peak popularity for boys in 2008, ranking #1445 nationally with 114 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1813 (2014) to #2388 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Arya ranks #2388 nationally for boys, with 58 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,388 | 58 |
| 2023 | #2,415 | 56 |
| 2022 | #2,242 | 64 |
| 2021 | #2,655 | 48 |
| 2020 | #2,762 | 44 |
| 2019 | #2,628 | 49 |
| 2018 | #2,582 | 49 |
| 2017 | #2,678 | 46 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Arya most popular?
Arya was most popular in 2019, when it ranked #92 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Arya becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Arya?
At least 29,947 babies have been recorded with the name Arya in the US since 1982, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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