Arya is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2678 in 2017 with 46 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 114 births ranking #1445. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 84.0%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 40,224 boys born was named Arya. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Arya is a sleek and powerful modern favourite meaning noble or honourable. It feels strong, elegant, and internationally at home.
The name has genuine roots in several traditions and later gained major visibility in Western naming through modern media. Its combination of cultural depth and contemporary edge has made it especially successful.