Aria Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aria is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aria?
Aria is spelled A-R-I-A. The name has 4 letters.
Aria at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Aria means “air” or a solo melodic song, especially in opera.
- Origin
- The name Aria may derive from the Italian word for an expressive solo song in opera or from Persian roots meaning “noble.”
- Pronunciation
- AIR-ee-uh · 3 syllables
Aria Popularity in 2025
Rank#26
Recorded Births6,130
Rank#4,539
Recorded Births22
- Girls usage held steady at #26 and recorded 174 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 162 places to #4,539 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aria Mean?
Aria means “air” or a solo melodic song, especially in opera.
Origin: The name Aria may derive from the Italian word for an expressive solo song in opera or from Persian roots meaning “noble.”
How Do You Pronounce Aria?
PronunciationAIR-ee-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Aria?
- History
- Aria has been used as a given name in various cultures and has gained popularity in recent decades, partly influenced by its association with opera and contemporary media.
Aria Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6,130 | #26 |
| 2025 | Boys | 22 | #4,539 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5,956 | #26 |
| 2024 | Boys | 21 | #4,701 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6,024 | #25 |
| 2023 | Boys | 23 | #4,456 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6,406 | #23 |
| 2022 | Boys | 21 | #4,701 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6,400 | #22 |
| 2021 | Boys | 21 | #4,628 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6,143 | #27 |
| 2020 | Boys | 16 | #5,451 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7,120 | #20 |
| 2019 | Boys | 19 | #4,951 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7,437 | #19 |
| 2018 | Boys | 17 | #5,320 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7,168 | #20 |
| 2017 | Boys | 28 | #3,781 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6,949 | #23 |
| 2016 | Boys | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6,419 | #29 |
| 2015 | Boys | 21 | #4,545 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5,933 | #31 |
| 2014 | Boys | 14 | #5,997 |
When Was Aria Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
7,437 recorded births
National rank #19
2017 · Girls
7,168 recorded births
National rank #20
2019 · Girls
7,120 recorded births
National rank #20
2016 · Girls
6,949 recorded births
National rank #23
Where Aria Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #9 | 45 |
| RI | #10 | 28 |
| HI | #10 | 28 |
| AZ | #11 | 204 |
| FL | #12 | 491 |
| CA | #15 | 977 |
| TX | #20 | 705 |
| MD | #21 | 108 |