High-born, noble, or silver-like
Aarian is a modern variant likely derived from the Sanskrit name Aryan, meaning noble or high-born. It may also be connected to the Welsh word for silver, 'arian', or used as a phonetic variation of the Greek-derived Adrian. Its usage in the US is contemporary and often chosen for its cross-cultural appeal.
About 5 boys were named Aarian in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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