Ariyan
Boy name · #3066 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ariyan? In official American birth records, Ariyan has been tracked continuously since 1998, giving it 27 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 40 baby boys were named Ariyan, placing it at #3066 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3982, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 45,000 boys born in 2025 was named Ariyan.
Babies named Ariyan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 27-year story
Ariyan first appears in the Social Security records in 1998, when 9 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 52 boys were named Ariyan — good for #2523 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ariyan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ariyan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ariyan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ariyan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ariyan is most common
State-level data for Ariyan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Ariyan
Statistically, parents drawn to Ariyan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aaryan, Zayyan, Kayan, Aayan, and Reyan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ariyan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3036 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2789 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3474 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3278 |
| 2021 | 52 | #2523 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3418 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2851 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2943 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2798 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3883 |
| 2015 | 26 | #3982 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4263 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3753 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4390 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5433 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6359 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6095 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7698 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7094 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10151 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6138 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8643 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8456 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10556 |
| 1998 | 9 | #6314 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ariyan?
In official American birth records, the name Ariyan first appeared in 1998 (over 27 years ago), when 9 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 27 years.
Is Ariyan a popular boy name?
Ariyan ranked #3066 among boys in 2025 with 40 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3982.
When was the name Ariyan most popular?
Ariyan peaked in 2021, when 52 American boys received the name (ranked #2523 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ariyan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 45,000 newborn American boys was named Ariyan. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.