Aryan is a distinctive choice, ranked #306 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aryan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#306
US Rank #782
About the Name Aryan
Aryan is holding steady in the rankings at #306. It reached its peak of #205 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Aryan 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 #782 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aryan
Unlikely. With around 146 UK babies named Aryan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aryan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aryan has held a stable position around #306 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #205 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Aryan is more popular in the UK (#306) than in the US (#782). 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 Aryan include: Aryan Vaid — Aryan Vaid is an Indian model, who won the Graviera Mister India World modelling pageant in the year 2000.; Aryan Simhadri — Aryan Simhadri is an American actor best known for his role as Grover Underwood in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians..
Aryan ranks #782 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
146
UK babies named Aryan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 15 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aryan
Likely around 1 other Aryan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Aryan
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Aryan Vaid is an Indian model, who won the Graviera Mister India World modelling pageant in the year 2000. He also went on to win the Mister International Award in 2000.
Aryan Simhadri is an American actor best known for his role as Grover Underwood in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. He has since played Walter in the off-Broadway production of Trevor: The Musical.