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Aryah

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aryah: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2018.

With Hebrew origins meaning “lion,” Aryah shares a root with the name Ariel and carries connotations of strength and courage. It is also a modern English variant of Aria, the Italian musical term for a solo melody, giving the name an artistic, lyrical quality. Popular culture has boosted its appeal through characters like Arya Stark from *Game of Thrones*, though the spelling Aryah remains less common. No specific geographical places are linked directly, but the name has gained steady popularity in Scotland since the early 2000s. As a fresh alternative to Ariah or Aria, Aryah offers the same graceful sound with a slightly more distinctive edge, blending heritage with contemporary style.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20183 babies
Latest (2018)
#8093 babies
Total births
3since 2018
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2018 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).