The name Aria is of Italian origin and means ‘solo melody’ or ‘song.’ When translated the name actually means ‘air’ which corresponds with the musical theatrics within an opera performance.
Typically, the name Aria is thought of as gender-neutral. While the name is given to females because it translates to ‘lioness’, it is actually more popular amongst the male population in Persia where it means ‘noble’.
- Name Origin: Italian
- Meaning: Means melody or song.
- Pronunciation: aa-ree-ah
- Gender: most commonly known as a girl’s name, but can be unisex depending on the country of origin.
How Popular is the Name Aria?
Aria is a name that has increased in popularity over the past decade. It first made an appearance in naming charts in the year 2000, hitting the top 20 in 2012.
Thanks to the media, the name has grown in popularity as it has appeared in many popular television shows, including Arya Stark in the Game of Thrones and Aria Montgomery from Pretty Little Liars.
Name Variations
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Aryana | Very holy; Pretty Eastern girl | Scottish |
| Ariel | Lion of God | Scottish |
| Arianna | Most holy | Slavic |
| Ariyah | Air; Solo melody | French |
| Arie | Lion of God | Hebrew |
| Ariah | Noble; gold; treasure | Hebrew |
| Amirah | Princess | Welsh |
Names with Similar Meanings
| Names Meaning Melody | Names Meaning High/ Noble |
| Aika | Ada |
| Canta | Adelaide |
| Carmin | Albert |
| Carol | Alice |
| Melody | Brian |
| Mandira | Freya |
| Shira | Patrick |
Alternative Female Names Starting with ‘A’
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Ava | Bird | Latin |
| Alice | Noble, Kind | English |
| Alexis | Noble, Light | German |
| Amelia | Hardworking | German |
| Abigail | The father’s joy | Hebrew |
| Avery | Wise; ruler of the elves | English; French |
| Addison | Son of Adam | Old English |
Famous People Named Aria
- Aria Wallace – American singer-songwriter and actress
- Aria Wiraraja, an Asian warrior
- Arya Nasimi-Shad, Olympic Swimmer in 2016
- Aria Sa’id, African American transgender advocate, and a policy advisor to the San Francisco Human Rights Commission