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The baby name Arija is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-REE-yah,AH-ree-yah,AH-ree-uh.

Arija is Hebrew, Italian, Latvian, Persian, Sanskrit, Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Pronunciation: ah-REE-yah,AH-ree-yah,AH-ree-uh

What is the meaning of the name Arija ?

The baby name Arija is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-REE-yah,AH-ree-yah,AH-ree-uh.

Arija is Hebrew, Italian, Latvian, Persian, Sanskrit, Slavic in Origin.

Arija is a feminine given name with layered roots. In Baltic and South Slavic languages, it matches the musical term aria, borrowed from Italian aria “air; melody” (ultimately from Latin aer), so its core meaning is “song” or “melody.” In South Asian contexts, Arija can also represent a transliteration of Sanskrit/Pali ariya/arya, “noble; honorable,” giving the name an ethical, virtue-oriented sense. Pronunciation is typically AH-ree-yah.

As a personal name, Arija gained currency in the late 19th and 20th centuries alongside the popularity of opera and European musical culture. It is well established in Latvia as Ārija, with the masculine counterpart Ārijs, and appears in Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian usage as Arija. Related and variant forms include Aria, Arya, Ariya, and Aariya; Ari is a common short form in international settings. The name suits families seeking a lyrical image balanced by a timeless “noble” resonance.

Arija has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Arija

Arija Bareikis Actor · Born 1966 · United States Arija Bareikis is an American actress best known for her role as Officer Chickie Brown on the television series 'Southland'. She has also appeared in films like 'Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo' and 'The Purge'. Her performances often showcase her versatility and depth as an actor.

Arija – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
United States Girls 2019 #908 5 8,965
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
MA 0 #1,108 21 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130

Arija is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
AO
BD
CR
DZ

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People also ask about Arija

Arija is predominantly a girl's name.
Arija is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ah-REE-yah,AH-ree-yah,AH-ree-uh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aria, Arya, Ariya, Ariyah and Areeya.
Yes — Arija ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Arija ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Yes — 1 notable people named Arija are in our database, including Arija Bareikis (Actor).