Arya, derived from Sanskrit, translates to 'noble' or 'pure'. It's of Indian origin and is predominantly used as a female given name. Arya gained significant popularity through the character Arya Stark in George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series and its television adaptation, 'Game of Thrones', although it predates this usage.
The name Arya has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades, with notable spikes since around 2000. The year 2002 marked a turning point with 79 births, the highest yet recorded. This trend continued, peaking at 114 births in 2008. However, from 2016 onwards, there has been a decline in the number of babies named Arya, reaching a recent low of 56 births in 2023. Over the entire period from 1982 to 2023, there have been a total of 2222 babies named Arya.