UK girl's name
Arria
Meaning unknown, possibly from the Latin word for 'earnest' or 'sincere'.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arria is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arria popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4686, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2013 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Arria. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arria ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 girls were registered as Arria.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arria as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4686
2019
Births in 2019
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Arria mean?
The name Arria is of ancient Roman origin, originating from the Latin word "arra" which means "pledge" or "earnest money." This name gained prominence during the Roman Empire, particularly in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.
One of the earliest and most notable references to this name can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus. He recounts the story of Arria, a Roman matron who lived during the reign of the emperor Claudius in the 1st century AD. Arria's husband, Caecina Paetus, was ordered to commit suicide by the emperor, and she famously set an example for him by stabbing herself first, uttering the famous words "Paetus, it does not hurt."
Another historical figure bearing this name was Arria the Younger, the daughter of the aforementioned Arria. She was married to the Roman philosopher and statesman Thrasea Paetus, who was executed by the Emperor Nero in 66 AD for his opposition to the imperial regime. Arria the Younger was known for her unwavering devotion to her husband and her stoic virtue in the face of adversity.
During the 2nd century AD, there was a Roman noblewoman named Arria Fadilla, who was the wife of the Roman emperor Lucius Verus. She was known for her beauty and intelligence, and played an influential role in the imperial court during her husband's reign.
In the 4th century AD, there was a Christian martyr named Arria who was executed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, and her feast day is celebrated on April 21st.
Another notable bearer of this name was Arria Galla, a Roman empress who lived in the 5th century AD. She was the wife of the Western Roman Emperor Avitus and played a significant role in the political affairs of the crumbling Western Roman Empire during its final years.
While the name Arria has its roots in ancient Rome, it has been used sporadically throughout history in various parts of Europe and the Mediterranean region, often as a nod to the influential Roman figures who bore this name. However, it remained relatively uncommon until more recent times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arria over time
The chart below shows babies named Arria registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arria, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arria by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arria was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4796 | 16 | 4 |
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- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
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FAQ
Arria: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arria in the UK right now?
In 2019, Arria was ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Arria most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Arria in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arria?
Meaning unknown, possibly from the Latin word for 'earnest' or 'sincere'.
How many people are called Arria in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Arria across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.