Ariyah - A very unique female name
Ariyah at a glance
Ariyah is ranked #366 among girl baby names in 2025, with 807 births in 2025. It peaked in 2023 at #336 and first appeared on the charts in 2001.
- Rank in 2025
- #366
- Births in 2025
- 807
- Peak year
- 2023 (#336)
- First appeared
- 2001
- Trend
- #382 in 2020 → #366 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 1,615 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (56 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 1,615 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ariyah peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 336.
Famous with this name
Ariyah Johnson
Ariyah Brown
Ariyah Pierre
How would you rate Ariyah, 1-5?
Ariyah is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ariyah is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #77 - and is the least popular in Arizona at position #688.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ariyah is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Ariyah origin and meaning
Modern American, elaborated from Aria
A respelled elaboration of Aria, 'air, song' in Italian — as a name, a modern creation
Ariyah takes Aria — the Italian word for a solo song, popularised as a name in the 2010s — and adds a fashionable -yah ending. It first appears in 2001, peaked in 2023, and sits within a crowded family of Aria spellings.
Origin uncertain
Ariyah is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Ariyah, pop culture references for the name Ariyah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Ariyah
We've found the following names that sound similar to Ariyah, sorted by popularity.
Aurora / Aria / Arya / Ariah / Ariya / Ari / Aarya / Araya / Aura / Ayra /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 366 |
| 2024 | 342 |
| 2023 | 336 |
| 2022 | 370 |
| 2021 | 347 |
| 2020 | 382 |
| 2019 | 343 |
| 2018 | 349 |
| 2017 | 425 |
| 2016 | 459 |
| 2015 | 601 |
| 2014 | 912 |
| 2013 | 866 |
| 2012 | 1060 |
| 2011 | 1084 |
| 2010 | 1201 |
| 2009 | 1405 |
| 2008 | 1914 |
| 2007 | 1909 |
| 2006 | 2000 |
| 2005 | 2011 |
| 2004 | 2595 |
| 2003 | 3223 |
| 2002 | 3225 |
| 2001 | 3393 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 77 |
| Mississippi | 153 |
| Georgia | 199 |
| Louisiana | 225 |
| South Dakota | 239 |
| North Carolina | 266 |
| West Virginia | 276 |
| Florida | 284 |
| Tennessee | 285 |
| South Carolina | 296 |
| Alabama | 300 |
| Connecticut | 301 |
| Iowa | 303 |
| Arkansas | 306 |
| Ohio | 309 |
| New Mexico | 309 |
| Missouri | 312 |
| Nevada | 338 |
| Virginia | 347 |
| Indiana | 347 |
| Michigan | 353 |
| New York | 368 |
| Kentucky | 369 |
| Texas | 373 |
| Nebraska | 406 |
| Wisconsin | 422 |
| Illinois | 443 |
| Washington | 454 |
| Maryland | 465 |
| Pennsylvania | 469 |
| Colorado | 504 |
| California | 510 |
| New Jersey | 538 |
| Oklahoma | 555 |
| Kansas | 592 |
| Massachusetts | 637 |
| Minnesota | 667 |
| Arizona | 688 |
Even more about Ariyah
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Ariyah a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Ariyah?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ar-EE-uh · /ɑːrˈiːə/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Aria — The source name
- Ariya — Single-h respelling
- Ariah — Shorter -h spelling
Nicknames: Ari
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2001, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents want Aria's musical softness with a spelling and ending that feel more distinctive.
Worth knowing
- Aria, Ariya, Ariah and Ariyah are effectively the same name on a class list — expect mix-ups.
