Aria means “lioness” in Greek. In Persian, Aria is a gender-neutral name that means “noble.” In Greek mythology, Aria is a woman in Crete who, with Apollo, bore a son named Miletos. Aria is also the name of a Roman martyr about whom very little is known.
How Popular Is the Name Aria?
Aria first appeared on the charts in 2000 and made a slow and steady increase in popularity until it broke into the top 100 in 2012. Since then, Aria took off, becoming a top 50 name a year later and a top 20 name in 2017. In 2020, Aria was ranked #26. The recent increase in the popularity of the name Aria may be in part because of the “Game of Thrones” character. There are also characters named Aria in both “Pretty Little Liars” and “My Little Pony.”
Name Variations
Aria has a few variations, including the more common Persian spelling, Arya. Take a look through these variations:
AdrianaAdriannaAmiraAmirahAreyaAriArieAriahArianaAriannaArieaArielAriellaAriyaAriyahAryaAryana
Similar Names
Names that mean “melody” or “song” include:
AikaCantaCarminCarolChantelleGitaHivaMandiraMelodyShira
Names that mean “high” or “noble” are:
AdaAdelaideAdelineAlbertAliceAlyssaAudreyBrianFreyaPatrick
Common Nicknames
Aria is already a short and sweet name, but there are still some cute-sounding nicknames to choose from. Nicknames for Aria include:
Ari: The most common nickname for Aria, which also means “lion” in Hebrew.Riri: A cutesy pet name for Aria. While some kids might outgrow this one with time, others may use it as they age with their closest friends and family members.Ri: A casual nickname likely to be used by friends or siblings.R: A fun alternative to a first-initial nickname.
Suggested Sibling Names
Sibling combinations that work well with Aria include:
Augustus Anthony Asher Caspara Cullen Daphne Eliza Esme Everley Fisher Hazel Isabella Jasper Julian Liana Lucia Maisie Marco Mina Rosemary
Famous People Named Aria
Aria Aber, American poet and writer born to Afghan refugeesAria Barzan, Iranian prince and military commander who led a last stand of the Persian army at the Battle of the Persian Gate against Macedonian King Alexander the Great.Aria Clemente, Filipina singer and actressAria Curzon, American actress known for voicing Ducky in “The Land Before Time"Aria Finger, President of the TMI agency, former CEO of DoSomething.org Aria Fischer, American water polo player who represented the United States at the 2016 Summer OlympicsArya Nasimi-Shad, Iranian swimmer who competed in the 2016 Summer OlympicsAria Pullman, American musician, actress, model, and songwriterAria Sa’id, African American transgender advocate and political strategist, co-founder and executive director of several transgender rights organizations, and a policy advisor to the San Francisco Human Rights CommissionAria Wallace, American actress and singer-songwriterAria Wiraraja, Asian warrior in the 13th century
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