Ariana: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahr-ee-ahn-ah
Origin: United States
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Greek origin, meaning "most holy."

The name Ariana is derived from the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name Ariadne, meaning "most holy." It has a rich etymology, originating from the combination of "Ariya" and "Na," meaning Aryan and noble. Ariana has been a popular name globally, particularly in the United States, where it peaked at the 30th most popular name for baby girls in 2014. The name's significance lies in its cultural and historical roots, reflecting both ancient Greek mythology and Persian heritage.

Ariana Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ariana is currently #26108 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Ariana is currently #11147 on Kiindred Boy Names
chat-overall Australian: Ariana is currently #12867 on Kiindred Australian Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

Baby Names A-Z

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Ariana
arrow-icon