Arianna
Arianna is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most holy or very pure.
Origin and history
Arianna is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the classical name Ariadne. It gained widespread popular adoption in the United States starting in the late 20th century and remains a common choice for baby girls today.
Popularity in the United States
104,152 babies in the United States have been named Arianna since 1880. It ranks #366 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #171.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.8 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- FL (7 %)
- IL (4 %)
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 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,833 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,958 |
| 2000-2010 | 37,838 |
| 2010-2019 | 41,814 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,312 |
Famous people named Arianna
- Arianna Huffington: Journalist, Author
- Arianna Afsar: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Ari, Aria, Anna, Ria
Fun facts
- Arianna is an Italian and modern variant of Ariadne, the Cretan princess who helped Theseus escape the Minotaur's labyrinth in Greek mythology.
- The name saw a dramatic rise in U.S. popularity during the late 1990s and 2000s, boosted by media personalities and celebrity usage.