The name can be spelled either with the “h” at the end or without. In recent times, more people are opting to drop the “h” at the end of the name and simply use Aria. Ariah without the “h” at the end is a common Persian and Albanian name. In Persian, it means “noble”, and in Albanian, it means “gold” or “treasure”.
How Popular is the Name Ariah?
Ariah isn’t a very popular name in the United States. According to 2020 data from the Social Security Administration, Ariah is the 401st most popular name for girls. In 2016, there was a sharp spike in its popularity with 1,046 babies being named Ariah that year.
Name Variations
Other spelling variations for the name Ariah include:
Aria Ariya Ariyah
Similar Names
If you’ve fallen in love with the name Ariah, you might also like other whimsical-sounding names such as:
Arabella Ariel Aurora Briella CallaDeliaElodieFreya Finola Georgia Harper Indigo Luna MariahMirandaNora Ophelia
Common Nicknames
Ari, Ria, Riri, and Rye are fantastic nicknames for a baby named Ariah. However, the melodic name is short and sweet enough for you not to need a nickname for it.
Suggested Sibling Names
Many parents like to give their kids names that flow together. If you’re thinking of naming your child Ariah, here’s a list of names that would be perfect for your baby’s siblings:
Adeline Aurelian BiancaBriar Cleo CyrusFabianFlynnHugoMatilda MichahNixie Tuliana Willow Zephyr
Famous People Named Ariah
Aria is a more common variant of the name Ariah. As a result, there are more famous people using the Aria variant. Some of them are:
Aria Aber, American poet and writer Aria Curzon, American actressAria Fischer, American water polo player Aria Johnson, American singer and actress Aria Sa’id, American transgender advocate and political strategist Aria Tesolin, Canadian singer Aria Wallace, American actress Aria Wiraraja, warrior and governor of part of Madura Island (Indonesia)
Ariah, or its variant Aria, is also a common option for fictional characters in books, movies, and television shows. Some of the most popular include:
Aria Benett, a character in the video game “Final Fantasy III"Aria Blaze, a character in the “My Little Ponies” franchise Aria Kanzaki, a main character in the book series “Aria the Scarlet Ammo"Aria Montgomery, the main character in the television show “Pretty Little Liars” Aria Wallenstein, a character in the book series “Sword Oratoria”
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