Areya
Every Areya since 1997 — 384 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Areya
Areya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,425 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 384 American babies have been named Areya. Its peak came in 2021, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Areya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Areya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,425 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,636 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,050 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,684 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,624 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,599 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,635 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,136 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,850 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,450 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,492 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,345 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,345 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,173 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,225 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,293 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,772 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,004 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,349 |
| 2006 | 11 | #9,980 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,697 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,373 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,510 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,336 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,109 |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,840 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Areya in 2025?
Areya ranked #5,425 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Areya?
384 babies have been named Areya in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Areya most popular?
Areya peaked in 2021, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Areya a boy or girl name?
Areya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Areya rising or falling?
Areya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.