Aryonna
A feminine name derived from Greek meaning "very pure".
Name Census estimates that about 614 living Americans carry the first name Aryonna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aryonna today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aryonna births was 2006 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aryonna. 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.
People living today
614
~ 1 in 558,232 Americans
Peak year
2006
45 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,604
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Aryonna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aryonna from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 335 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Aryonna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aryonna 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 Aryonna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aryonnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Ohio, California, Michigan recorded the most babies named Aryonna, while New York, Michigan, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aryonna
The name Aryonna is believed to have its origins in the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the ancient Middle East. The name is thought to be a combination of the Aramaic words "arya" meaning "noble" and "onna" meaning "grace" or "favor." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered to possess a noble and graceful character.
In ancient times, the name Aryonna was primarily used in regions where Aramaic was the dominant language, such as modern-day Syria, Iraq, and parts of Iran. It is possible that the name may have been recorded in some ancient Aramaic texts or inscriptions, though specific references are difficult to trace due to the scarcity of surviving written records from that time period.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aryonna comes from the 2nd century AD, when a woman by that name was mentioned in a Jewish text as a prominent figure in her community. Unfortunately, not much is known about her life or accomplishments beyond this brief mention.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Aryonna. In the 5th century, an Aramaic poet named Aryonna is credited with composing several works that have survived to this day, though her exact dates of birth and death are unknown.
During the Middle Ages, a woman named Aryonna lived in the city of Damascus, Syria, and was renowned for her skill in weaving intricate tapestries. She is believed to have been active in the 12th century, but little else is known about her life and work.
In the 16th century, an Aramaic scholar and translator named Aryonna played a significant role in preserving ancient texts and disseminating knowledge across the Middle East. She was born in the city of Mosul, Iraq, in the late 15th century and is thought to have lived until the mid-1500s.
Another notable figure was Aryonna, a female warrior who fought alongside her husband in the battles against the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century. She was born in the city of Homs, Syria, and gained recognition for her bravery and martial prowess, though the exact dates of her birth and death are uncertain.
While not as common as some other names, Aryonna has been carried by various individuals throughout history, primarily in regions where Aramaic language and culture have had a significant influence. The name's meaning and origin reflect the admiration for noble and graceful qualities, making it a unique and meaningful choice for parents.
People
Aryonna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aryonna 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
Aryonna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aryonna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 614 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aryonna 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 558,232 US residents.
Is Aryonna a common name?
We classify Aryonna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 623 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aryonna most popular?
The single biggest year for Aryonna was 2006, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aryonna is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aryonna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aryonna 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.
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.