Find out how popular the first name Aeryana has been for the last 4 years (from 2006 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aeryana by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Aeryana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aeryana.

The history of the first name Aeryana

The name Aeryana is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, dating back to the ancient times of the Persian Empire. It is derived from the Persian word "aeryn," meaning "noble" or "honorable." The name's roots can be traced back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to parts of India and Central Asia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aeryana can be found in the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Aeryana was mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary Persian hero, Rostam.

During the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century CE, the name Aeryana gained further prominence. Historical records from this period indicate that several noble women bore this name, including Aeryana Khosrow, the daughter of the Sassanid king Khosrow I, who lived in the 6th century CE.

In the 9th century CE, the name Aeryana was associated with a renowned Persian scholar and poet, Aeryana al-Razi. She was celebrated for her contributions to the fields of literature, philosophy, and astronomy, and her works were widely read and studied throughout the Islamic world.

Another notable figure bearing the name Aeryana was Aeryana Shirin, a Persian princess who lived in the 7th century CE. She was known for her exceptional beauty and intelligence, and her story has been immortalized in various Persian literary works and folktales.

As the Persian culture and language spread throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, the name Aeryana also gained popularity in these regions. In the 12th century CE, Aeryana Khatun was a prominent figure in the Seljuk Empire, known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the court of the Sultan Malik Shah.

The name Aeryana has endured through the centuries, carrying with it a sense of nobility and grace. While its popularity may have waxed and waned across different eras and regions, the name continues to resonate with its rich historical and cultural associations.

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