Will my child share the name Aaryan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 36 UK babies named Aaryan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aaryan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Aaryan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Aaryan is declining: down 349 places since 2020, to #873 in 2025. It peaked at #420 in 2016.

Is Aaryan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Aaryan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Aaryan?

Notable people named Aaryan include: Aaryan Banthia and Aaryan Nitin Shukla.

Is Aaryan a popular baby name in the United States?

Aaryan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #873

Aaryan

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Aaryan is a distinctive choice, ranked #873 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Aaryan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#873

About the Name Aaryan

Aaryan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 374 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #420 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.

Aaryan is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aaryan in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Aaryan

Aaryan Banthia — Aaryan Banthia is an Indian singer-guitarist, composer and record producer presently based in Mumbai.
Aaryan Nitin Shukla — Aaryan Shukla is an Indian mental calculator with 7 Guinness World Records.

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