Total births
493
Unisex name · since 1991
Ariam
Ariam has 493 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6280
- among girls today
- 493
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Ariam is the #6280 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 493 recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Ariam recorded 493 times among girls since 1991, holding rank #6280 nationally today, ahead of 65% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #6280 among girls today
- 493 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ariam is currently the #6280 unisex name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 493 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6280
- among girls today
- 493
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Ariam vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6280
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Ariam was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
35 babies were named Ariam in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Ariam compares
493 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Ariam's all-time total is 29% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ariam | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 493 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ariam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ariam's full recorded timeline at 2011, 73% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 27% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1992, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ariam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#6,280
Active since
1991
Ariam popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Ariam popularity over time - boys
71 total births recorded since 2007 (Ariam as boys' name)
Ariam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ariam's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Ariam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
- 2000s
2000s
94 births
- 2010s
2010s
211 births
- 2020s
2020s
163 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 211 births (43% of all-time use).
Ariam by state
Where Ariam concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 42 | 8.5% |
| #2 | California | | 17 | 3.4% |
Texas share of Ariam's total US births 8.5%
Even split
42 of 493 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ariam? ▼
Ariam has been given to 493 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6280 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Ariam most popular? ▼
Ariam was most popular in the 2010s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Ariam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ariam are Texas (42 births), California (17 births).
Is Ariam a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ariam is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 493 births, and as a boy's name it has 71 births.
How long has the name Ariam been used? ▼
Ariam has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ariam? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ariana, Arianna, Aria, Ariel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ariam's data
- Ariam's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (211 total births) through the 2020s (163) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ariams (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ariam
Nearby Names Like Ariam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ariam
Ariana Girl
#102 120,380 births
Arianna Girl
#196 104,152 births
Aria Girl
#26 95,674 births
Ariel Girl
#300 78,697 births
Arielle Girl
#499 30,870 births
Compare Ariam side by side: Ariam vs Ariana Ariam vs Arianna Ariam vs Aria
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Ariam: #6280 Unisex Name - 493 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ariam. 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 Ariam 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 July 2026.