Ariadna
Ariadna is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most holy or very pure.
Origin and history
Ariadna is the Catalan, Polish, Russian, and Spanish form of the classical Greek name Ariadne. Derived from elements meaning 'most holy,' it belongs to the famous figure in Greek mythology who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. In the United States, Ariadna has seen steady moderate usage, particularly within multicultural and Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
4,028 babies in the United States have been named Ariadna since 1880. It ranks #2780 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1156.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.9 %)
- CA (30 %)
- FL (8 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- AZ (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 341 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,188 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,301 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,090 |
Famous people named Ariadna
- Ariadna Gil: Actress
- Ariadna Gutiérrez: Model, Actress
Nicknames
Ari, Aria
Fun facts
- In Greek legend, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos who gave Theseus the ball of thread to navigate the Labyrinth.
- Ariadna is a popular spelling variant in eastern Europe as well as across Spanish-speaking countries.