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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble, worthy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AR-yuh
Arya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "noble, worthy." It's pronounced AR-yuh, and it has a bold, worldly feel with a thoroughly modern sound.
Meaning & Origin of Arya
Meaning: Noble, worthy.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Arya
AR-yuhIPA /ˈɑːrjə/
Popularity of Arya
Arya ranked #162 in the U.S. in 2024, with 1,863 babies given the name. That's down from its peak at #92 in 2019, when 3,050 babies were named Arya.
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FAQ
What does the name Arya mean?
Noble, worthy. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Arya?
Arya is pronounced AR-yuh (IPA: /ˈɑːrjə/).
Is Arya a popular name right now?
Arya peaked at #92 in 2019 and is ranked #162 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1982–2024.)
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