Noble, honorable, or high-born
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Arya', it historically refers to an Indo-Iranian ethno-linguistic group. In many South Asian cultures, it signifies a person of noble character or high social standing. It remains a very popular name in India and Iran, though it carries different historical connotations in Western contexts.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian actor and son of Shah Rukh Khan
Norwegian chess grandmaster
American actor known for Percy Jackson and the Olympians
