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At a Glance: Name: Aria – Meaning: song, melody – Origin: Italian (modern English coinage from the musical term) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AR-ee-ah
Aria is an Italian name meaning "song" or "melody," taken from the musical term rather than an older linguistic root. You may see it listed as also meaning "lioness," but that comes from a separate Hebrew name, Ariah or Arie — Aria's own documented source is the musical word. It's pronounced AR-ee-ah.
Meaning & Origin of Aria
Meaning: Song, melody.
Origin: Italian (modern English coinage from the musical term).
A common claim: Aria is frequently listed as meaning both 'melody/song' (Italian) and 'lioness' (Hebrew). Actually: The 'lioness' meaning belongs to the separate Hebrew name Ariah/Arie; the modern name Aria's attested source is the musical term 'aria', not that Hebrew root.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aria
Phonetic: AR-ee-ah IPA: /ˈɑːriə/
Popularity of Aria
According to Social Security data going back to 1900, Aria peaked at #19 in 2018 with 7,435 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #26 with 5,935 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1900–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Aria mean?
Song, melody. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aria)
How do you pronounce Aria?
Aria is pronounced AR-ee-ah (IPA: /ˈɑːriə/).
Is Aria a popular name right now?
Aria peaked at #19 in 2018 and is ranked #26 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1900–2024.)
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