Meaning: Air; a solo song
The story
Aria draws on the Italian musical word for a solo song, literally air, and became a modern English given name. The independently used Persian Aria follows a different history and meaning.
Also means
What Aria means in its other languages.
- Persianform of Arya; noble
Nicknames
- Ari
Spellings & variants
- Ariah
- Arya
Popularity
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Short
- Soft
- Works everywhere
Origins
Aria comes from English, Italian word, and Persian. It’s a bridge name, with roots in more than one culture.
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