Arian
Arian is a distinctive choice, ranked #811 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arian in their class.
About the Name Arian
Arian is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #664. The name has climbed 214 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Arian is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Arian in their class.
In the US it sits at #860 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Arian
- Arian Salimi — Arian Salimi is an Iranian Taekwondo athlete.
- Arian Tahiri — Arian Tahiri is Kosovan politician and a former professional basketball player.
- Waheed Arian — Waheed Arian is a British doctor and radiologist, born in Afghanistan, who founded a telemedicine charity called Arian Teleheal.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Arian
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Arian
Almost certainly the only Arian in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia