Noah Boy
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Aryan
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “noble”
- Meaning
- noble
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- AR-yun
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #872
- US babies 2025
- 275
- Best rank
- #613 (2007)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Aryan
Aryan is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “noble”.
Aryan comes from the Sanskrit arya, meaning "noble" or "honorable," a word used in ancient Indian texts to describe people of high character. It is a common and well-loved boys' name in India and among families of Indian heritage around the world, and similar names are used in Iran. In Europe and North America the word has a troubling history because it was misused in racial ideology in the twentieth century, so the name may be read differently depending on context. Among South Asian families, however, it is simply a traditional name associated with nobility and virtue.
Popularity over time
Aryan first appears in US Social Security records in 1978. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 24 different years, starting in 2002. Its best national rank was #613 in 2007, the same year it reached its highest count of 406 babies. In 2025, 275 babies were named Aryan, and it ranked #872 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,430 in 2000, #714 in 2010, and #872 in 2025. Of the 8,106 US boys named Aryan since records began, 41% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,594 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Bradyn, Cale, Jabari, Aydin, and Jaeden.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aryan ranked highest in New Jersey, California, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #429 | 18 |
| California | #544 | 56 |
| Maryland | #635 | 7 |
| Illinois | #636 | 14 |
| Texas | #649 | 46 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 93% of US babies named Aryan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Aryan is usually pronounced AR-yun, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Aryan
A few middle names that flow with Aryan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aryan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aryan mean?
Aryan is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “noble”.
What is the origin of the name Aryan?
Aryan has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Aryan comes from the Sanskrit arya, meaning "noble" or "honorable," a word used in ancient Indian texts to describe people of high character.
Is Aryan a popular name?
Yes. Aryan ranked #872 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aryan a boy or girl name?
Aryan is mainly a boy's name. About 93% of US babies named Aryan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Aryan?
Aryan is usually pronounced AR-yun. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings