Arian

A familiar Welsh name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsWelshSteady
#860 34in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A supporter of the Cyrenaic monk Arius and his faction in the 4th-century Church.

Arian is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, from the Welsh word meaning "silver," a nature name of quiet, metallic beauty. It is also used in Iranian and Persian traditions as a form of Aryan, meaning "noble."

Arian has a clean, two-syllable simplicity that works across multiple cultural contexts. In Wales, it carries the elemental quality of silver — precious, reflective, enduring. In the United States, it has been used across various communities as a name that sounds contemporary while carrying ancient roots.

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Popularity Over Time

Arian climbed 631 spots in the last 20 years — from #1491 to #860.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Arian
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,358
2010s3,022
2000s1,128
1990s496
1980s301
1970s169

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(55 years, 19702024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Arian
YearBirthsRank
2024280#860
2023296#826
2022259#900
2021260#887
2020263#860
2019240#914
2018250#872
2017262#843
2016324#750
2015347#714
2014373#678
2013494#538
2012365#652
2011217#924
2010150#1195
2009151#1193
2008129#1334
2007127#1332
2006120#1351
2005104#1412

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Arian as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Arian has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 1,567 births since 1969.

#7985
Current rank
1,567
Total births
2009
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Arian be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Arian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #860. As a girl's name, it ranks #7985.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19702024) · Methodology