Aria vs Ariyah

[name_u]Baby[/name_u] girl is due mid-July and she is proving more difficult to name than big brother, [name_u]Atlas[/name_u]!

Hubby and I are liking a name, but disagree on spelling/pronunciation. I prefer the sound of a-RYE-ah, he prefers ARE-ee-uh.

Big questions are:

  1. Is [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] a modern invented name, or does it have a legitimate Hebrew background? Any sources for authenticity? Not interested in an invented name.

  2. Would you naturally pronounce these two spellings/names differently?

When we chose [name_u]Atlas[/name_u], we liked it for itā€™s ease of pronunciation, uniqueness (not any more!), and meaning. So, a unique-ish name is what we like, but we donā€™t want her name to cause confusion or be off-the-wall. [name_u]Aria[/name_u] being number 23 in popularity isnā€™t a total deterant, but has crossed our minds.

Her middle name is [name_f]Claire[/name_f], after my Aunt.

Other names bounced around for consideration:

  • [name_f]Astraea[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Reina[/name_f]

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Hmmm [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] does have a pretty sound but as far as I can tell it is a modern invented name based off of popular sounds.

I really like [name_f]Reina[/name_f] for you!

Some other suggestionsā€¦
[name_f]Delphia[/name_f]
[name_f]Calista[/name_f]
[name_f]Bria[/name_f]
[name_f]Vienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Arista[/name_f]
[name_u]Adria[/name_u]

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Unfortunately, [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] does look and feel invented to me, even though it does seem to have some Hebrew background. I also would instinctively pronounce it like [name_u]Aria[/name_u] since Iā€™ve seen a lot of people use similar alternate spellings for common names (e.g. [name_f]Nadiya[/name_f] for Nadia). The name [name_f]Raya[/name_f] (rye-a) could be an alternate version with similar sounds to [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f]!

I do think [name_u]Aria[/name_u] is a great choice if you decide you like that pronunciation enough! Although pretty popular, it still feels fresh :slight_smile:

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Iā€™d assume [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] was an alternative spelling to [name_u]Aria[/name_u] and pronounce them the same, Iā€™m afraid (Are-ree-uh)

[name_m]Aryeh[/name_m] or [name_m]Arieh[/name_m] would be more closely linked to the Hebrew background I believe?

Still, [name_u]Aria[/name_u] is what Iā€™d go for if I was to pick

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Firstly, I have to say that [name_u]Aria[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] sounds gorgeous! :slight_smile:

In answer to your questions:

  1. Off the top of my head, I would have guessed that [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] was an invented alternative spelling for [name_u]Aria[/name_u]. However, from looking it up, itā€™s apparently a variation on [name_m]Aryeh[/name_m], a Hebrew male name meaning ā€œlionā€. So for a girl, Iā€™d definitely vote [name_u]Aria[/name_u].

  2. Iā€™d pronounce both spellings the same: AR-ee-a

As for the other two, I myself find [name_u]Atlas[/name_u] & [name_f]Astraea[/name_f] a bit too ā€œastronomicalā€ and almost over-the-top when put together. [name_f]Reina[/name_f] sounds nice, and the meaning ā€œbright queenā€ for [name_f]Reina[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is quite lovely. I prefer [name_u]Aria[/name_u] very slightly, but both good choices!

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Congratulations!

[name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] does have Hebrew roots but airs on the side of ā€˜modern invented nameā€™ so I think if you want a clearly established name I would avoid. This feels very similar to [name_f]Tamera[/name_f] Mowryā€™s baby name [name_f]Ariah[/name_f] which has the same pronunciation so makes me believe she is in use therefore wouldnā€™t be completely off the wall you using [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f]. Iā€™m just not sure on this one Iā€™m a bit confused as to what I think of this name. I like the sound however has some things Iā€™m not sold on.

Looking at [name_u]Aria[/name_u] she is off course more established (of course she is clearly established) and I think [name_u]Aria[/name_u] has a bright melodic sound. I think [name_u]Atlas[/name_u] + [name_u]Aria[/name_u] feel very fashionable and sweet. I love the idea of [name_u]Aria[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] such a sweet name.

I think [name_f]Astraea[/name_f] with [name_u]Atlas[/name_u] is a little astronomical for my liking and [name_f]Reina[/name_f] has never really appealed to me.

[name_u]Aria[/name_u] is definitely my favourite :ballet_shoes:

Youā€™ve had lots of lovely suggestions so count any repeats as me being in agreement with the berries

[name_u]Atlas[/name_u] andā€¦

[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]
[name_f]Avalon[/name_f]
[name_f]Alara[/name_f]
[name_f]Amara[/name_f]
[name_f]Amaya[/name_f]
[name_f]Alora[/name_f]
[name_u]Alba[/name_u]
[name_f]Ayla[/name_f]
[name_f]Anaya[/name_f]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps

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No, [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] is not a legitimate Hebrew name. Itā€™s a variant spelling of [name_u]Aria[/name_u] and has only enjoyed any notable use since the 2010s.

Iā€™d pronounce it AHR-ee-ə.

[name_f]Astraea[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is beautiful.

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[name_u]Aria[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is lovely! I would pn it ARE-ee-uh.

I also really like [name_f]Astraea[/name_f] but itā€™s perhaps a smidge on the nose with [name_u]Atlas[/name_u] - I like them as a pair but it kind of locks you into a theme in case youā€™re thinking of having more.

What about [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] or [name_f]Adelpha[/name_f]?

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Iā€™m not aware of [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] being a traditional Hebrew/Jewish name (but Jews around the world have diverse names and I am definitely not an expert in this area). I have heard of Aryeh/Arieh which is a manā€™s name in the Bible and it seems to be fairly common in [name_u]Israel[/name_u] today.

I would pronounce them both like AR-ee-uh.

I really like [name_f]Reina[/name_f] and [name_u]Aria[/name_u]!

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Iā€™ve never heard of [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] but i know in Turkish there is [name_u]Arya[/name_u] arry-uh

As far as I was aware [name_u]Aria[/name_u] (are-ee-uh) was the Hebrew as well as Italian meaning lion in Hebrew and air/the type of song aria in Italian.

Personally I prefer [name_u]Aria[/name_u] to [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] I think it sounds and looks nicer. I also like [name_u]Arya[/name_u] both the GOT and Turkish pronunciations

[name_u]Aria[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is utter perfection

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I would pronounce both spellings the same ARE- ee-uh. [name_u]Aria[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is beautiful, but [name_f]Reina[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is a close second. Both lovely.

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[name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] looks like an invented name and Iā€™d pronounce both the same, are-ee-uh. But I do like [name_u]Aria[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]!

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Like others I assumed [name_f]Ariyah[/name_f] was just a modern spelling variation of [name_u]Aria[/name_u]. I would say them both the same. [name_m]Arieh[/name_m] (ah-ree-eh/ay) is a Hebrew masculine name, but the girls equivalent would be more like [name_f]Ariella[/name_f] (Ariel is a boyā€™s name in Hebrew).

Araia or [name_f]Araya[/name_f] might get the sound youā€™re looking for but Iā€™m pretty sure they are modern/made up names.

[name_f]Alina[/name_f]
[name_f]Kaia[/name_f]
[name_f]Maya[/name_f]
[name_f]Kyla[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f] (eye-la)
[name_f]Ailsa[/name_f] (ail-sah)

[name_u]Aria[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] is lovely.

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I would pronounce them the same. I really like [name_u]Aria[/name_u] and [name_f]Reina[/name_f] from your list. Both are beautiful. :slight_smile:

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Thank you!!

So very true!

[name_u]Atlas[/name_u] has a [name_f]Raya[/name_f] in his class and she says it RAY-a. Which is also cute! I briefly considered [name_f]Rhya[/name_f] to get the ā€œryeā€ sound.

Agreed about popularity - [name_u]Atlas[/name_u] knows an [name_u]Aria[/name_u], but it still feels new enough to me! And beautiful.

Thank you!

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Yes, yes! This was one of our hangups with [name_f]Astraea[/name_f]. Very themed and similar.

I am leaning more towards [name_u]Aria[/name_u] now that it seems most straightforward to pronounce!

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[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] made it to the list! :green_heart:

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I love [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] but hubby loathes it. I had to remove it from our list :laughing::disappointed_relieved:

Thank you for the help!!

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Iā€™m starting to think itā€™s perfection too :green_heart: Thank you.

We have never seen GOT :laughing: so Iā€™m a little nervous about the association. Then again, we never read ā€œAtlas Shruggedā€ either. :joy:

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