An estimated 29,286 living Americans are named Arya.
How rare is Arya?
Arya is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,858 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 39.1% from its 2019 peak.
How old is the typical Arya?
The median age of a living American named Arya is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 10 years old.
Is Arya still popular?
Yes. Arya is holding steady, with 1,858 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Arya most common?
Arya has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 2.5× more often than the national baseline.
1986Peak 20192025
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
39.1%
2025
1,858
All-time
29,536
Diaspora map
Arya spread fast — broke out in Arizona, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington (2012) and ran high in 26 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arizona, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, 2012 · over-represented in 26 states over 5 years
