Aria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Aria has its origins in Italian and Hebrew, meaning air or melody, and is associated with the lion. It has evolved through various forms, gaining popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States. The name is often linked with artistic traits and carries a positive and contemporary image.
The name Aria is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aria has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Aria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4450th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4942nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4860th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3889th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7034th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6343rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4040th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1727th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 448th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aria"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛəriə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Aria is derived from the Italian word for 'air' or 'melody', and it has roots in the Hebrew word 'Ari', meaning 'lion'.
Meaning
air; melody; lion
Language Evolution
Ari (Hebrew), Ariana (Latin/Italian), Aria (Modern Italian)
Historical Usage
The name Aria gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to its use in music and popular culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Ariana, Ari, Arianne
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aria is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
Aria Giovanni (model and actress), Aria Wallace (actress and singer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aria"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aria"
"Aria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4450th of 16616 | 172 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4942nd of 24088 | 267 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4860th of 23106 | 238 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3889th of 9107 | 99 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7034th of 9204 | 17 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6343rd of 12526 | 65 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4040th of 19264 | 241 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1727th of 27321 | 1,238 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 448th of 35406 | 10,806 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21st of 30306 | 77,025 |
Regional Popularity of "Aria" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1984th/1984 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1905th/1905 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2027th/2027 |
Regional Popularity of "Aria" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
100.00% 3160th/3160 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 2101st/2101 |
100.00% 1623rd/1623 |
100.00% 2122nd/2122 |
100.00% 1688th/1688 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 429th/429 |
100.00% 427th/427 |
100.00% 554th/554 |
100.00% 402nd/402 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 28th/28 |
100.00% 27th/27 |
100.00% 23rd/23 |
100.00% 17th/17 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aria" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.