Ariya is a distinctive choice, ranked #347 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ariya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#347
US Rank #557
About the Name Ariya
Ariya is holding steady in the rankings at #347. It reached its peak of #311 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.
Ariya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #557 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ariya
Unlikely. With around 126 UK babies named Ariya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ariya in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ariya has held a stable position around #347 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #311 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Ariya is more popular in the UK (#347) than in the US (#557). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Ariya include: Ariya Phounsavath — Ariya Phounsavath is a Laotian cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Roojai Insurance Winspace.; Ariya Rekawa — Ariya Bandara Rekawa is the 8th and current governor of Uva Province in Sri Lanka..
Ariya ranks #557 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
126
UK babies named Ariya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 7 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ariya
Likely around 1 other Ariya in the class
UK Popularity (2003–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Ariya
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Ariya Phounsavath is a Laotian cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Roojai Insurance Winspace. He rode in the road race at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Ariya Bandara Rekawa is the 8th and current governor of Uva Province in Sri Lanka. Rekawa was elected to parliament representing the United National Party in the Kurunegala electorate at the 9th parliamentary election, held on 15 February 1989.