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Arya

Boy / Girl name · 446 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arya: 446 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 48 births in 2016.

A name with ancient roots, Arya derives from the Sanskrit word ārya, meaning "noble" or "honourable," and is also found in Old Persian as a term for the Indo-Iranian peoples. Its modern prominence owes much to George R.R. Martin's Arya Stark from Game of Thrones, a fierce and beloved character who has inspired a surge in popularity for the name. While no specific places are named after an Arya, the related term "Aryan" was once used historically to describe Indo-European language groups, though today the name itself is unburdened by that baggage