Aria is the Italian word for “melody,” an expressive operatic song. In Hebrew Aria means “lioness,” lending the airy name some strength, and its echo of Maria Callas hints at a star in the making.
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Usage of Aria in different languages / cultures
The list below was created by gathering names from various sources for different languages, and then matching Aria against each list of names.
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Note: In some cases it is possible for the check mark to be missing even if Aria is used in a particular country, as almost no source name list has 100% coverage.
Aria in official name statistics
United States
In 2025, 6,130 girls were named Aria, making it the #26 girls' name in the US.
Since 1900, 95,674 girls have been named Aria, with the most (7,437) in 2018.
It is most common, relative to births, in Hawaii, Rhode Island and New Mexico.
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Source: Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025. Names given to fewer than 5 babies in a year are not listed.
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Aria as a pet name
FurryName has found 112 dogs named Aria in public pet registers, making it the #1,109 dog name there.
Most of them are registered in Basel (5), Zurich (4), Villavicencio (1).
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FurryName has found 13 cats named Aria in public pet registers, making it the #678 cat name there.
Most of them are registered in Fusagasugá (2), Richmond (1), Tacoma (1).
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