See the results of this poll: Should we choose another name (on the basis of being too similar)?
Respondents: 53 (This poll is closed)
- Yes : 29 (55%)
- No: 24 (45%)
If it was a matter of siblings being named [name_f]Aria[/name_f] and [name_f]Aryana[/name_f], I would definitely say they were too similar, however I think that since they children will be cousins it’ll be fine. Especially since [name_f]Aryana[/name_f] goes by [name_f]Ana[/name_f], and there will be a 4 year age gap. I’d say that if it’s your favorite name, go ahead and use it
I guess it depends on how much you’re going to see them. If you visit monthly or a couple of times a year to the point where they’re likely to act close, I’d say maybe choose something a little different, but if they’re only going to see each other once a year, maybe less, then I’d say go with what you want.
For sisters, yes, they would be too close. For cousins, I think it’s okay, especially since your niece goes by [name_f]Ana[/name_f].
Oops, I misread. I think for cousins [name_f]Aria[/name_f] and [name_f]Aryana[/name_f] are fine, siblings would be a no from me. One of my cousins has the male version of my name, and it causes 0 problems.
It’s fine especially as [name_f]Aria[/name_f] isn’t used as her nickname. As an aside I read [name_f]Aryana[/name_f] as connected to [name_m]Aryan[/name_m]. It’s done now though and perhaps is intentional or just me who sees that first.
I think it’d be fine! Especially if the niece goes by [name_f]Ana[/name_f].
I didn’t know which way to vote. It’s really tricky, they’re essentially almost the same name to me. Depending on how close you are to the cousin’s parents, I may even consider approaching them and asking how they would feel about a little [name_f]Aria[/name_f].
Since [name_f]Aryana[/name_f] goes by [name_f]Ana[/name_f], I think it’s not too similar at all with [name_f]Aria[/name_f]. Go for it. 
I think it’s fine for cousins. If you really love it, go with it!
The names are very close. What is your relationship with the parents like? Maybe whether or not they think it’s too close simply isn’t something that’s important to you, or maybe if their opinion matters to you then if you really like [name_f]Aria[/name_f] you could ask if they’d be fine with it?
I grew up with a cousin four years younger than me and her name rhymes with mine. I absolutely hated it growing up. If these cousins will see each other more than once a year, I’d choose something else.
For sisters it would be far too close, but for cousins I think it depends on how often you see her. If you see her once a week, it’s too similar I think, but if you only see her a few times a year I think it’s fine.
I voted yes because really, [name_f]Aria[/name_f] is the first half of the [name_f]Aryana[/name_f].
However after reading the post, I don’t think it’s an issue. Not only are they cousins not sisters, but [name_f]Aryana[/name_f] goes by [name_f]Ana[/name_f] anyway.
My only worry would be if they were together, [name_f]Aria[/name_f] and [name_f]Ana[/name_f] just sounds a bit like [name_f]Ariana[/name_f]. But since [name_f]Ana[/name_f] is the eldest people would probably say [name_f]Ana[/name_f] and [name_f]Aria[/name_f], which sounds fine.
Oh my…I saw that too and really feel badly for the little girl with a white supremicist name. Maybe it’s not too late for them to change it to the lovely spelling [name_f]Arianna[/name_f].
[name_f]Aria[/name_f] is fine since they are cousins, but I would be concerned that you might experience some collateral damage with your daughter’s name being somewhat associated with [name_f]Aryana[/name_f], in sound and in their familiial relationship. (I’m not assuming [name_f]Aryana[/name_f]'s parents are white supremicists, but some might and extend that label to your family.) I suggest you go with a name that doesn’t even hint of [name_f]Aryana[/name_f].