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Girl name · Italian

Aria

Aria is a girl's name of Italian origin, meaning "Air; a solo melody". It reads as unmistakably contemporary, and we file it here as a modern and an internationally-recognised name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.

At a glance

Meaning
Air; a solo melody
Origin
Italian
Gender
Girl
Style
modern, international

Names similar to Aria

Sharing at least one style with Aria — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

Sibling name pairings

Names that share Aria's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

Questions about the name Aria

What does the name Aria mean?

Aria is of Italian origin and means "Air; a solo melody".

Is Aria a popular baby name in the UK?

Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Aria" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.

What names are similar to Aria?

Names with a similar style to Aria include Freya, Maya, Mia, Luna.

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.

Reviewed July 2026.