Ariana
Ariana is derived from the Greek name Ariadne, meaning 'most holy,' and also has roots in Welsh where it means 'silver.' The name has a melodic, international quality that works across many cultures.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,077. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,456
- 2012: 3,588
- 2013: 4,422
- 2014: 5,504
- 2015: 4,973
- 2016: 4,609
- 2017: 3,890
- 2018: 3,739
- 2019: 3,684
- 2020: 3,175
- 2021: 2,983
- 2022: 2,854
- 2023: 2,720
- 2024: 2,581
- 2025: 2,219
- 2026 (projected): 2,077
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •The spelling 'Arianna' (with two n's) is a popular alternative
- •Has risen significantly in popularity since the 2010s
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
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Statistics
120,380
Total births since 1880
2014
Peak year
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