Holy, sand, or of Ares
Areia is a name with multiple etymological threads. In Greek mythology, it was an epithet for Athena and Aphrodite, meaning 'warlike' or 'devoted to Ares.' Alternatively, it can be a Portuguese and Spanish word meaning 'sand,' or a variant of the Hebrew name Aria, meaning 'lioness.'
About 5 girls were named Areia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in Greek mythology, daughter of Cleochus · Greek Mythology
