Aarya
Every Aarya since 2000 — 3,669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aarya
Aarya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,258 in 2025 with 178 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 3,669 American babies have been named Aarya — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 270 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aarya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aarya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 178 | #1,258 | 14 | #6,143 |
| 2024 | 206 | #1,165 | 10 | #7,767 |
| 2023 | 237 | #1,055 | 13 | #6,520 |
| 2022 | 214 | #1,138 | 12 | #6,831 |
| 2021 | 255 | #1,002 | 11 | #7,092 |
| 2020 | 256 | #994 | 14 | #5,982 |
| 2019 | 191 | #1,229 | 12 | #6,780 |
| 2018 | 214 | #1,141 | 10 | #7,622 |
| 2017 | 197 | #1,217 | 5 | #12,256 |
| 2016 | 189 | #1,278 | 18 | #5,125 |
| 2015 | 180 | #1,317 | 20 | #4,711 |
| 2014 | 178 | #1,326 | 21 | #4,539 |
| 2013 | 166 | #1,391 | 22 | #4,313 |
| 2012 | 123 | #1,699 | 15 | #5,721 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1,857 | 15 | #5,675 |
| 2010 | 72 | #2,538 | 26 | #3,894 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,614 | 23 | #4,281 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,957 | 16 | #5,489 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,964 | 19 | #4,808 |
| 2006 | 28 | #4,953 | 26 | #3,783 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,800 | 26 | #3,617 |
| 2004 | 26 | #4,949 | 20 | #4,264 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,582 | 14 | #5,272 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,282 | 10 | #6,524 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,062 | 5 | #10,560 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,158 | 5 | #10,352 |
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Famous people named Aarya
- Aarya Babbar Actor · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aarya in 2025?
Aarya ranked #1,258 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 178 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aarya?
3,669 babies have been named Aarya in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aarya most popular?
Aarya peaked in 2020, when 270 newborns received the name.
Is Aarya a boy or girl name?
Aarya is used for both: about 89% of babies named Aarya have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Aarya rising or falling?
Aarya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aarya?
Well-known people named Aarya include Aarya Babbar (actor).