Aarya
Girl name · 31 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aarya: 31 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2020.
From Sanskrit origins, Aarya means “noble” or “honorable,” deriving from the ancient term ārya used in Vedic texts to denote a person of good character and high status. In modern Scotland, this name has gained popularity alongside its more common spelling, Arya, famously associated with the fierce and independent Arya Stark from George R.R. Martin’s *Game of Thrones* series. The root word also connects to the historical concept of “Aryan,” though modern scholarship distances this from racial ideologies. Aarya is a unisex name in India, though in Scotland it is predominantly given to girls. Its elegant, two-syllable rhythm and cross-cultural appeal make it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with depth and grace.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20208 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7903 babies
- Total births
- 31since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 37%vs prior 5y