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Aria: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: AR-ee-uh · 3 syllables

Everything about the name Aria: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Air; song or melody»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Italian

Popularity

90 out of 100

Where Aria is popular

  • AlbaniaTop 10

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Aria

Aria draws on Italian tradition and is generally taken to mean "Air; song or melody." As a girl's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.

The name is pronounced AR-ee-uh and carries 3 syllables. Familiar short forms include Ari. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Arya, Ariah.

Today Aria is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as musical, modern.

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Common Nicknames

Ari

Variants & Related Spellings

AryaAriah

FAQ

What does the name Aria mean?+

The name Aria means "Air; song or melody".

What is the origin of the name Aria?+

Aria is a name of Italian origin.

Is Aria a girl or boy name?+

Aria is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Aria?+

Aria is pronounced AR-ee-uh (3 syllables).

What are common nicknames for Aria?+

Popular short forms include Ari.

Is Aria a popular name?+

Aria is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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