Ariana
Ariana is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most holy.
Origin and history
Ariana is a classic female name derived from Ariadne, a ancient Greek name meaning 'most holy'. It gained widespread international popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced by Italian and Romance language forms. In the United States, it is a well-established and highly popular choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
120,380 babies in the United States have been named Ariana since 1880. It ranks #327 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #99.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.6 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 154 |
| 1970-1980 | 788 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,685 |
| 1990-2000 | 18,864 |
| 2000-2010 | 38,010 |
| 2010-2019 | 41,342 |
| 2020-2029 | 16,532 |
Famous people named Ariana
- Ariana Grande: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Ari, Aria
Fun facts
- Ariana is an Italian and modern variation of Ariadne, the Cretan princess from Greek mythology who helped Theseus navigate the Labyrinth.
- The name experienced a notable rise in mainstream global pop culture during the 2010s.