Declining since 2015, #128 for girls today.
Popularity of Ariana since 1957
Babies named Ariana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 154 |
| 1970s | 788 |
| 1980s | 4,685 |
| 1990s | 18,864 |
| 2000s | 38,010 |
| 2010s | 41,342 |
| 2020s | 16,532 |
Meaning & origin
Ariana entered the U.S. Top 1000 in 1957 and saw a steady climb in popularity, peaking at rank 128 in 2025. From its peak year of 2014, when it ranked 21st, the name has been falling in use since 2015. In 2025, approximately 1 in 724 newborn girls receive the name Ariana, with particular favor in states like New Mexico, Nevada, and Maryland. Its melodic sound and multiple cultural associations have given it broad appeal, though its recent trajectory suggests a shift in fashion away from this once-rising favorite. Rooted in Italian, Welsh, and Greek origins, the name carries both classical and modern resonance.
Ariana is a name with multiple possible origins. In Italian, it is a feminine form of Ariano or a variant of Ariadne, from the Greek 'ari' (most) and 'adnos' (holy), meaning 'most holy.' In Welsh, it is derived from 'arian' meaning 'silver.' It may also be a Latinate form of the Persian name Aryana, referring to the ancient region of Ariana (modern-day Afghanistan and Iran). The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Ariana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ariana” around the world
Where Ariana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
115
babies in 2024
Ireland
20
babies in 2025
New Zealand
28
babies in 2025
Quebec
20
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Anna, Riana
Sibling names for Ariana
Names that share Ariana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Isabella, Valentina, Camila, Luna, Adriana, Angelina, Miranda, Noemi, Vanessa, Aiyana, Alaysia, Aliana, Allana, Alysia, Alyssia, Amairani, Amairany, Arie, Audriana, Dayanara, Elayna, Elyssa, Galilea, Iliana, Jordana, Mariely, Micaela, Rhianna, Selina, Yamileth, Yanely, Abriana, Adamari, Adrina, Alasia, Alayla, Aleida, Alexcia, Alizabeth, Anahy, Analy, Arianny, Arissa, Elexus, Ellena, Elyana, Eriana, Illiana, Kareena, Kathia, Kiyana, Lisandra, Malayna, Oriana, Rianna, Vivianna, Yoselyn, Adamary, Adreana, Adriann, Adryana, Aeriana, Airiana, Alainna, Alany, Alayiah, Alaynah, Aleisa, Aleiya, Aleyza, Alliana, Anahita, Anakaren, Analaya, Analiah, Anasia, Andraya, Andrena, Anetra, Anjelina, Ariani, Ariauna, Arieal, Ariona, Asiana, Atiana, Avana, Aviance, Biridiana, Brianca, Ciani, Coraima, Dayani, Elianny, Eliyana, Ellieana, Elycia, Gabryella, Giavana, Illeana, Iriana, Janeli, Janira, Jezabel, Julieana, Kailea, Kariana, Karianna, Kaylana, Kayliana, Keyani, Kiyara, Lorien, Mikaella, Mikela, Mikhaila, Milliana, Miyana, Myana, Nohely, Rayana, Sabryna, Sareena, Sujey, Taleen, Talina, Terriana, Tiani, Tiasia, Toriana, Trenity, Tristina, Yakelin, Yliana, Zyana, Adiana, Adrianah, Adriyanna, Adylene, Aireona, Alanii, Alasha, Alauna, Alazay, Alexzandrea, Alianah, Aliani, Aliena, Alitzel, Aliyana, Alizeh, Alleyah, Amauria, Anaalicia, Anahis, Anaiza, Analeya, Analiya, Anayra, Areil, Arilynn, Aubryana, Audreana, Audreyana, Auriana, Averyana, Aviyana, Ayeza, Ayianna, Briani, Cariana, Catalyna, Coriana, Danyela, Daryana, Daviona, Deyana, Eilany, Elianis, Eloni, Eriona, Eyana, Iviana, Ivyana, Jamilet, Juliany, Julionna, Julliana, Katriana, Kaylina, Kayori, Kazandra, Klaryssa, Laurisa, Layliana, Leanny, Lexiana, Lexxus, Marleni, Mauriana, Meleana, Meleena, Meliana, Mieka, Mirranda, Monse, Natalea, Nathalya, Oliana, Prisila, Reyana, Riyanna, Sabrinia, Seidy, Serrina, Seryna, Syriana, Taliana, Teriana, Zanaria, Ariyona, Danicka, Delailah, Eriyana, Lilianah, Livianna, Rubani, Aaila, Aamori, Aariona, Adanely, Adreena, Adriona, Aitiana, Alayasia, Aleynah, Alicya, Alizaya, Alyannah, Amariona, Amariyana, Amayrany, Amiliah, Amiyrah, Anahli, Analycia, Anayi, Angala, Anitria, Anjanae, Anjelika, Anyelin, Aranda, Areona, Ariatna, Aricela, Ariday, Arisbel, Arita, Ariyel, Arnisha, Arriona, Artasia, Aryona, Audryanna, Aundraya, Avannah, Ayliana, Aynara, Bitania, Carinna, Catalena, Christionna, Darriana, Deliana, Derriana, Desira, Doriana, Erikah, Iliani, Iliza, Iridiana, Jariana, Jasenia, Jazmon, Jessenya, Kailena, Kayleana, Keriana, Keyanah, Kharizma, Kylena, Kyriana, Lauriana, Laylana, Lilyauna, Mairany, Majesta, Marenda, Mariena, Marsela, Melanni, Princessa, Sarinity, Saryna, Satoya, Selyna, Serana, Serenah, Sevana, Tariana, Tattiana, Tavaria, Taviana, Teleah, Titiana, Yarelin, Yariana, Yasenia, Yoceline, Zariana
Brothers: Mateo, Lucas, Sebastian, Julian, Gabriel, Adrian, Darius, Davian, Jullian, Tristian, Dameon, Darrien, Derian, Jadan, Jadarius, Khristian, Omarion, Aalijah, Aarion, Damarian, Dameion, Deleon, Demarious, Denilson, Dmarco, Jairon, Jamarri, Jayren, Jhonatan, Makel, Nicoli, Xadrian, Aarish, Adarian, Aldahir, Alezander, Alixander, Anival, Daeveon, Derius, Dezmen, Exzavier, Jadrien, Jaray, Jarion, Jasai, Javaun, Jsean, Keveon, Leodan, Marcellis, Tasean, Lazarius, Altin, Amario, Ardian, Armari, Ashawn, Dametri, Danarius, Jadian, Jaydian, Jmarion, Joeziah, Josian, Lakeem, Larico, Mataio, Tymarion, Zamarian, Zoraiz
Names like Ariana
Names whose popularity has moved with Ariana's over the last 50 years.
