UK boy's name
Aryas
A Persian name meaning "noble" or "worthy one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aryas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aryas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2019 to 2023. 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.
Aryas is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Aryas. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aryas ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 5 boys were registered as Aryas.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aryas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2023
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Aryas mean?
The name Aryas is derived from the Sanskrit word "Arya," which means "noble" or "honorable." The name has its origins in ancient Indian culture, where the Aryans were an Indo-European people who migrated into the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE.
In the Vedic scriptures, the term "Arya" was used to refer to the noble classes of society, as well as the people who followed the Vedic way of life. The name Aryas is associated with this ancient cultural and spiritual heritage.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aryas can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a prince. In the epic, Aryas is the son of Virata, the king of the Matsya Kingdom.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aryas. One of the most famous was Aryas Shikhan (c. 6th century BCE), a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on topics such as logic, epistemology, and metaphysics.
Another notable figure was Aryas Vidyalankar (1850-1920), a renowned Indian scholar and social reformer who played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance of the 19th century. He was a strong advocate for women's education and worked towards the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society.
In more recent times, Aryas Narain Dixit (1914-1995) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and later became a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Aryas Anwer (1949-2022) was a Pakistani poet and scholar who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. He was awarded the prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, for his literary achievements.
Aryas Samantroy (1947-2020) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was known for her contributions to the revival and promotion of the Odissi dance form. She received numerous awards and accolades, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aryas over time
The chart below shows babies named Aryas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aryas, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aryas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aryas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4066 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Aryas
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aryas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aryas in the UK right now?
In 2023, Aryas was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Aryas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 5 babies registered as Aryas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aryas?
A Persian name meaning "noble" or "worthy one".
How many people are called Aryas in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Aryas across the 3 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.