آریا

Aria

unisexPersian

Aria is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Noble; Aryan”.

MeaningNoble; Aryan
GenderUnisex
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingآریا
PronunciationAA-ree-ah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Aria

In Iran and Afghanistan Aria (Ariya) is a boy's name from the ancient Iranian ārya, 'noble', the same root as the name Iran. In the West Aria is a separate, popular girls' name from the Italian word for an operatic song, so the name is used for both genders internationally. It has no Arabic root.

Is Aria a Muslim name?

Aria is a Persian name, not Arabic, used for boys by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan; elsewhere it is mostly a girls' name. Its meaning, noble, is acceptable in Islam.

Where is the name Aria used?

A boy's name in Iran and Afghanistan; a girl's name in Europe and North America.

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Spellings and variants of Aria

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aria mean?

Aria means 'Noble; Aryan'. It comes from Persian.

Is Aria a Muslim name?

Aria is a Persian name, not Arabic, used for boys by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan; elsewhere it is mostly a girls' name. Its meaning, noble, is acceptable in Islam.

How do you write Aria in Arabic?

Aria is written آریا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aria?

Aria is pronounced AA-ree-ah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.