Araiyah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "lion of God".
Name Census estimates that about 199 living Americans carry the first name Araiyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Araiyah today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Araiyah births was 2022 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Araiyah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Araiyah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
199
~ 1 in 1,722,384 Americans
Peak year
2022
27 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,255
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Araiyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Araiyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 93 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Araiyah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Araiyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Araiyahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Araiyah
The name Araiyah is a relatively modern name that seems to have originated in the late 20th century. Its origins are not entirely clear, but it is believed to be a variation or combination of the Arabic name Arya and the Hebrew name Aria.
The name Arya has its roots in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the word "arya," which means "noble" or "honorable." It has been used as a personal name in various cultures influenced by Sanskrit, including Hindu and Persian traditions. The name Aria, on the other hand, has its origins in the Hebrew language and is believed to be derived from the word "ariel," which means "lion of God."
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Araiyah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, the individual components of the name have been used for centuries in different cultures and contexts.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Araiyah appear to be from the late 20th century, possibly inspired by the increasing popularity of unique and blended names during that time period. However, there are no widely known historical figures or prominent individuals who bore the name Araiyah before the modern era.
While the name Araiyah itself does not have a long historical lineage, it may be associated with notable individuals who share similar names or name components. For example, Arya is a name that has been used by several notable figures throughout history, such as Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movement founded in the late 19th century, and Arya Stark, a fictional character from the popular "Game of Thrones" series.
Similarly, the name Aria has been used by several notable individuals, including Aria the Elder, a 1st-century BC philosopher from the Peripatetic school, Aria Giovanni, an Italian Renaissance composer from the 16th century, and Aria Crescendo, a fictional character from the manga and anime series "Hidan no Aria."
It is worth noting that while the name Araiyah may be a relatively modern creation, its components have rich cultural and linguistic histories that span various regions and time periods.
People
Araiyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Araiyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Araiyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Araiyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 199 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Araiyah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,722,384 US residents.
Is Araiyah a common name?
We classify Araiyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Araiyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Araiyah was 2022, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Araiyah is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Araiyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Araiyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Araiyah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Araiyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Araiyah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Araiyah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Araiyah?
Find out how many people have the name Araiyah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.