Find out how popular the first name Ary has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ary by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Ary is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 56% of people named Ary being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 21 female babies and 6 male babies born with the name Ary.

It's also interesting to see that despite Ary being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Ary.

The history of the first name Ary

The name Ary has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE, derived from the Sanskrit word "Arya," meaning noble or honorable. This name was widely used among the Aryan people, who inhabited parts of modern-day Iran, Pakistan, and northern India.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ary can be found in the Vedas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures. In these texts, the name was associated with individuals of high social standing and was often used to refer to members of the Brahmin caste, who were considered the most spiritually advanced.

During the Mauryan Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from 322 BCE to 185 BCE, the name Ary gained further prominence. It was commonly used among the ruling class and was often bestowed upon princes and noblemen.

In the 6th century CE, the name Ary gained popularity in the Persian Empire, where it was adopted by the Sasanian dynasty. One notable figure from this era was Ary-Barzin, a renowned military commander who served under King Khosrau I and played a crucial role in the Persian-Byzantine Wars.

As time progressed, the name Ary spread to various regions and cultures, undergoing slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the Middle Ages, it was adopted by the Islamic world, where it was often spelled as "Ari" or "Ari-ud-din."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ary. One of the most famous was Ary Scheffer (1795-1858), a Dutch Romantic painter known for his historical and religious works. Another was Ary Barroso (1903-1964), a Brazilian composer and musician renowned for his contribution to the samba genre.

In the realm of literature, Ary Quintella (1905-1982) was a prominent Brazilian writer and journalist, while Ary Stillman (1891-1967) was an American writer and editor known for his works on the Middle East.

The name Ary has also been associated with notable figures in the field of science. Ary Sternfeld (1905-1980) was an Austrian-born Israeli physicist who made significant contributions to the field of spectroscopy, and Ary Kruithof (1920-2002) was a Dutch engineer and lighting expert who developed the Kruithof curve, a crucial concept in lighting design.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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