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Aaria

Girl name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aaria: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2018.

With its lyrical, melodic sound, Aaria is a modern spelling variant of Aria, a name with several distinct origins. Most familiar to English speakers is the Italian word for “air” or “melody,” a term borrowed directly into musical vocabulary for a solo vocal piece. Aria also has roots in Hebrew and Persian, where it can mean “lioness” or “noble.” Although no major historical figures bear the exact spelling Aaria, the form has grown in popularity since the 2000s, partly influenced by the character Aria Montgomery from the television series *Pretty Little Liars*. Place connections are minimal, though the musical resonance gives it an artistic, airy feel. The double ‘a’ lends a fresh, contemporary twist that many parents find appealing.