Total births
2,848
Girls' name · since 2005
Aarna
Aarna has 2,848 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1258
- among girls today
- 2,848
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
2,848 babies have been named Aarna since 2005, making it today's #1258 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aarna has been recorded 2,848 times among girls since 2005, currently ranked #1258 nationally and more common than 93% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #1258 among girls today
- 2,848 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aarna is currently the #1258 girls' name in America, more common than 93% of girls - 2,848 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1258
- among girls today
- 2,848
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
Aarna vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1258
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 93% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Aarna was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
268 babies were named Aarna in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Aarna compares
2,848 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aarna's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aarna | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,848 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 268 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aarna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aarna's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 12 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 268, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aarna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,258
Active since
2005
Aarna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 268
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Aarna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aarna's strongest decade.
1,452 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Aarna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 179
2000s
179 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,452 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,217 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,452 births (51% of all-time use).
How Aarna compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aarna's total volume
Aarna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aarna by state
Where Aarna concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 514 | 18.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 307 | 10.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 300 | 10.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 138 | 4.8% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 115 | 4.0% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 110 | 3.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 105 | 3.7% |
| #8 | Washington | | 93 | 3.3% |
California share of Aarna's total US births 18.0%
Even split
514 of 2,848 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Aarna appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aarna? ▼
Since 2005, Social Security records show 2,848 babies named Aarna. Today it holds rank #1258 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 268 births.
When was Aarna most popular? ▼
Aarna was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,452 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Aarna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aarna are California (514 births), New Jersey (307 births), Texas (300 births).
How long has the name Aarna been used? ▼
Aarna has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 21 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Aarna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aaron, Aarya, Aaryn, Aaralyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aarna's data
- Aarna's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,452 total births) through the 2020s (1,217) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Aarnas (514 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aarna
Nearby Names Like Aarna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aarna
Aaron Girl
#12237 4,395 births
Aarya Girl
#1168 3,267 births
Aaryn Girl
#4234 1,473 births
Aaralyn Girl
#2767 1,398 births
Aaradhya Girl
#2149 1,037 births
Compare Aarna side by side: Aarna vs Aaron Aarna vs Aarya Aarna vs Aaryn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aarna: #1258 Girls' Name - 2,848 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aarna. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aarna draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.