Declining since 2013, #234 for girls today.
Popularity of Arianna since 1963
Babies named Arianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 97 |
| 1970s | 300 |
| 1980s | 1,833 |
| 1990s | 11,958 |
| 2000s | 37,838 |
| 2010s | 41,814 |
| 2020s | 10,312 |
Meaning & origin
Arianna first entered U.S. records in 1963 and saw a steady climb through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking among the top 100 names for girls. Since 2013, its usage has been gradually falling, though it remains a well-known choice. In 2025, the name ranked 234th, with approximately 1 in 1,215 newborn girls receiving it. Arianna has been especially popular in Delaware, New Mexico, and Washington, D.C., reflecting its broad appeal across diverse regions. The name's strong Italian and Spanish heritage gives it an international flair, while its connection to the ancient Greek myth of Ariadne lends a timeless quality. Despite its recent decline, Arianna still ranks higher than many of its sound-alike variants, maintaining a solid presence in modern American naming.
Arianna is the Italian and Spanish form of the Greek name Ariadne, derived from the Cretan Greek elements ari (most, very) and adnos (holy). In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name has been used across Europe since the Renaissance and gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century.
Where Arianna 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.
“Arianna” around the world
Where Arianna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Anna, Ria
Sibling names for Arianna
Names that share Arianna's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isabella, Sophia, Gabriella, Valentina, Serena, Adrianna, Alycia, Calista, Kyleigh, Mariella, Myah, Abrianna, Alexzandra, Analisa, Anessa, Angeli, Aubrianna, Audrianna, Darianna, Erianna, Janella, Julieanna, Leonna, Lucianna, Orianna, Ryanna, Alandra, Alexiana, Aliciana, Aliviah, Alixandria, Allianna, Allyanna, Alyssandra, Alyxandra, Andrianna, Angelyna, Areanna, Avanna, Brianny, Dannia, Ellyanna, Erionna, Evianna, Heiress, Ilianna, Illianna, Ivyanna, Kalianna, Karinna, Kiandra, Kristianna, Liviana, Lorianna, Marella, Marinna, Marionna, Miyanna, Olimpia, Reyanna, Terrianna, Terriona, Yamilett, Yoseline, Abryanna, Adianna, Aitanna, Allannah, Allayna, Amarionna, Analeigha, Analissa, Analysia, Anasophia, Andreanna, Angeleena, Annalysia, Annalyssa, Annastacia, Arieonna, Atianna, Avrianna, Aylissa, Calianna, Danniella, Deyanna, Fabianna, Gabbriella, Guilianna, Guliana, Gulianna, Illyanna, Irianna, Ivianna, Jazlynne, Jossalyn, Juliauna, Katianna, Kaylianna, Kiearra, Larrissa, Leyanna, Lyliana, Makaylin, Micaella, Milanna, Millianna, Tyrianna, Zayanna, Aireonna, Alicianna, Antavia, Gianelle, Adrieana, Aerionna, Ahleah, Alaysiah, Alexzia, Aliviana, Alixandrea, Alyssabeth, Anjolina, Avangelina, Avyonna, Biannca, Daianna, Daionna, Dariella, Drianna, Elianie, Elliannah, Fransheska, Jaiyanna, Jaselynn, Jewelianna, Jiovanna, Kassiah, Kerianna, Korianna, Lexianna, Lianni, Lillyona, Makaylen, Merranda, Milayna, Nayali, Nianna, Raianna, Tyianna, Yarianna, Zacaria, Zayonna
Brothers: Alexander, Lorenzo, Matteo, Sebastian, Julian, Damarius, Jakarri, Jayvien, Kayvion, Mikale, Damarkus, Eligha, Geovonni, Jaydrian, Jovonni, Zyere, Gianno, Giordan, Jeramyah, Jiovonni, Jsiah, Khrystian, Lenoxx, Lucciano, Samarion
Names like Arianna
Names whose popularity has moved with Arianna's over the last 50 years.
