MallowbyNames

Ariauna

AIR-ee-AW-nuh · Likely a modern variant of Ariana, itself derived from Greek Ariadne, meaning "most holy."

Peak popularity
2004
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2004

Declining since 2004.

Popularity of Ariauna since 1993

Babies named Ariauna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

81725200020102020Most births 2004Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s66
2000s208
2010s114
2020s12

Meaning & origin

Ariauna is a modern respelling of Ariana that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, but has been falling since then, reflecting a broader trend of parents moving away from creatively spelled names. Despite its decline, Ariauna retains a melodic, feminine sound that appeals to those seeking a unique twist on a familiar classic. The name has not been recorded in the top 1000 in recent years, and no top states have shown a particular concentration.

Ariauna is a modern respelling of the popular name Ariana, which originated from the Greek name Ariadne, meaning "most holy." The -auna ending may have been influenced by names like Shauna or Dauna, fashionable in the late 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1993 and saw moderate use in the 2000s before declining after 2004.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ari, Ria, Anna

Variants: Ariana, Arianna, Aryana, Ariane

Sibling names for Ariauna

Names that share Ariauna's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Ariana, Brianna, Ciana, Mya, Sienna

Brothers: Aiden, Caden, Jayden, Liam, Noah

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

A is for Ariauna, our favorite little girl.

A is for Ariauna…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Ariauna's letter becomes Ariauna's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Ariauna's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does Ariauna mean?
Ariauna is likely a modern variant of Ariana, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Ariadne, meaning "most holy." The exact meaning of the respelling is debated, but it is often associated with "holy" or "pure."
How popular is Ariauna?
Ariauna first appeared in U.S. records in 1993 and peaked in 2004. Since then, its usage has been falling, and it has not ranked in the top 1000 names in recent years.
Is Ariauna a boy or girl name?
Ariauna is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.