Deriving from Latin origins, Arius is an uncommon yet distinctive given name. It is believed to have been borne by Arius, a controversial early Christian theologian of the 4th century AD. The name Arius may also be connected to the Greek adjective 'ários', meaning 'most pure'. Spanning both time and language, this name offers a unique blend of historical significance and linguistic elegance.
The name Arius experienced a consistent level of popularity between 1990 and 2016, with five births each year for seven out of the nine years listed. The two instances where it increased were 2004 and 2016, both seeing six births, showing slight peaks in its popularity during those years. Overall, there were a total of 42 babies named Arius born between these years.