Aryan

Aryan - A very unique male name

Aryan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1985 on position #2037. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aryan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aryan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aryan. The baby boy name Aryan was given to 234 baby boys in 2025, ranking #858 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,266 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aryan peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 603.

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Aryan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aryan is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #429 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,022.

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 Aryan is where you live.

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Aryan origin and meaning

Sanskrit and Old Persian

From arya, 'noble, honourable' — the word the ancient Indo-Iranian peoples used for themselves

Aryan is an ancient and honourable word in Sanskrit and Persian tradition, meaning noble, and it remains an ordinary given name in India and Iran. Its modern history in the West is shadowed: 19th-century racial theorists and then the Nazi regime seized the word for their 'Aryan race' ideology, a misuse that has nothing to do with the name's real roots but everything to do with how it is heard in Europe and America. In the US it rose with South Asian immigration, peaked in 2007 and has eased down.

Attested etymology

Aryan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aryan, pop culture references for the name Aryan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aryan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aryan, sorted by popularity.

Aaron / Aron / Armani / Arian / Arron / Arman / Armaan / Aharon / Arham / Aram /

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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)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aryan

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 Aryan 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 male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aryan?

2 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.

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Pronunciation

AHR-ee-un · /ˈɑriən/
Split between AHR-ee-un and AIR-ee-un in English

Around the world

• Aryan (Persian) — Used as-is in Persian, with the same 'noble' root

Spellings and nicknames

• Arian — A different name (Albanian and Welsh roots) with a similar sound
• Aryaan — Doubled-a transliteration occasionally seen

Famous bearers

• Aryan Khan — Son of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, a public figure in India (b. 1997) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

For Indian and Iranian families, Aryan is a classical name meaning noble, chosen in continuity with a long tradition.

Worth knowing

• In Western ears the name is inseparable from Nazi 'Aryan race' ideology — parents should choose it with open eyes about that reaction
• It is often confused with Arian and Aaron on first hearing