Arian Unisex

Popularity: #649 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAIR-ee-an / ˈɛəriən

Welsh; Persian; Albanian

Meaning

Welsh: 'silver'; Persian: 'brave'; Albanian: 'hero'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Welsh culture, Arian is often associated with the word for silver, symbolizing value and beauty. In Persian, the name conveys bravery and strength, reflecting the qualities admired in leaders. The name is also used in Albanian culture, where it signifies heroism. Arian has gained popularity in various cultures, often linked to positive attributes.

Trend Summary

Arian has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

AidenArcherAsherKianLiamRonanSoren

Variants

  • Ari
  • Aryan

International Variants

  • Arian (Persian)
  • Arian (Albanian)

Famous people named Arian

Arian Foster is a former professional American football player known for his time with the Houston Texans.

Fictional characters named Arian

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Sibling Suggestions

AdrianBrianCameronDorianJulianKieran

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arian was first seen in the United States in 1970. Arian has ranked as high as #886 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Arian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Arian (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 69
34%
CA 44
21%
NY 17
8%
FL 16
8%
IL 12
6%
AZ 12
6%
PA 9
4%
MN 6
3%
GA 5
2%
KS 5
2%
MD 5
2%
AL 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19708
19717
197210
19738
197412
197516
197621
197732
197823
197932
198022
198130
198227
198335
198431
198527
198629
198731
198831
198938
199051
199154
199242
199343
199440
199549
199655
199750
199863
199949
200099
2001105
200293
2003110
200490
2005104
2006120
2007127
2008129
2009151
2010150
2011217
2012365
2013494
2014373
2015347
2016324
2017262
2018250
2019240
2020263
2021260
2022259
2023296
2024280