Ariana
Meaningmost holy · Italian form of Ariadne
- US rank
- #128
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #37 in 2014
2,219 babies were named Ariana in the US in 2025. It has dropped 49 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1957–2025
US births per million boys, 1981–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ariana you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 724 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ariana, 2,219 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ariana would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAriana first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2014, when it ranked #37. Today it's #128, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAriana has slipped 49 places over the last five years and now sits at #128. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAriana is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #65, followed by California (#67) and New Mexico (#69). It's in the top 1,000 in 39 states.
- MeaningAriana is an Italian form of Ariadne, which means “most holy”.
About the name Ariana
Ariana is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “most holy”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ana”. US birth records list Ariana for girls from 1957 to 2025, in 65 of those 69 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #37 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #128, with 2,219 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1960s | 9.0 | 110,619 girls |
| 1970s | 51 | 19,524 girls |
| 1980s | 270 | 3,707 girls |
| 1990s | 1,054 | 949 girls |
| 2000s | 2,055 | 487 girls |
| 2010s | 2,359 | 424 girls |
| 2020s | 1,698 | 589 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.7 | 364,372 boys |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 2000s | 3.1 | 319,489 boys |
| 2010s | 1.7 | 588,235 boys |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 576,923 boys |
Other spellings of Ariana
More Greek girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Penelope · possibly weaver
- Girl name: Chloe · green shoot
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
Questions about the name Ariana
What does the name Ariana mean?
Ariana means “most holy” in Italian, as a form of Ariadne.
What is the origin of the name Ariana?
Ariana has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Ariana a boy or girl name?
Ariana is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ariana?
Ariana ranked #128 for US girls in 2025, given to 2,219 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#37).