Aria
Italian girl's name meaning “air; melody”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Italian
- Meaning
- air; melody
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #24
- Born in 2023
- 6,018
Meaning & origin
Aria is a modern given name taken from the musical term aria — a solo melody in opera, from the Italian for 'air'. It rose quickly in the 2010s, helped by television and fantasy fiction rather than a long naming tradition.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Aria ranked #24 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,018 US girls were given the name Aria.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #19 in 2018
“Unranked” means Aria was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with A.
Nicknames
Ari
Aria: frequently asked questions
What does the name Aria mean?
Aria is a Italian name meaning "air; melody". Aria is a modern given name taken from the musical term aria — a solo melody in opera, from the Italian for 'air'. It rose quickly in the 2010s, helped by television and fantasy fiction rather than a long naming tradition.
Where does the name Aria come from?
Aria is of Italian origin. Aria is a modern given name taken from the musical term aria — a solo melody in opera, from the Italian for 'air'. It rose quickly in the 2010s, helped by television and fantasy fiction rather than a long naming tradition.
Is Aria a boy or a girl name?
Aria is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Aria?
In 2023, 6,018 US girls were given the name Aria.
Is Aria a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Aria ranked #24 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Aria?
Common nicknames for Aria include Ari.