Aryan is a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "noble" or "pure". It gained popularity as a male name during the 20th century, particularly in India and the West. In some cultures, Aryan is also associated with ancient Indo-European tribes.
The name Aryan experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past few decades, with a notable spike in usage around the late 1990s and early 2000s.