Arijana

آریاناah-ree-YAH-nah · of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Ariana or a feminine form of Arijan, itself a Persian name meaning 'noble, pure'

Peak popularity

2014

Usually for

Girls

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Arijana since 1999

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

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls
1990s	6
2000s	59
2010s	71
2020s	0

Meaning & origin

Arijana is a modern rarity that entered U.S. naming records in 1999 and has never ranked in the top 1,000. Its peak year was 2014, though it remains a stable but uncommon choice. The name likely draws from the popular Ariana sound combined with the fashionable suffix -jana, seen in other modern names. It is used almost exclusively for girls and has no strong association with any particular state or region. Parents drawn to Arijana often appreciate its melodic rhythm and cross-cultural feel, while its rarity offers a distinctive option for a daughter.

Arijana first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, likely a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Ariana with the suffix -jana, which is popular in Slavic and English contexts. Its spelling resembles the Croatian and Bosnian male name Arijan, derived from Persian Arya meaning 'noble' or 'pure', but the feminine form Arijana has no established historical use in those languages. The name remains rare and its origin is best described as a modern invention with possible multicultural influences.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ari, Jana, Ana

Variants: Ariana, Ariyana, Arianna

Sibling names for Arijana

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

Sisters: Leilani, Mira, Soraya, Zara, Eliana

Brothers: Ari, Elias, Kai, Ravi, Theo

Questions parents ask

What does the name Arijana mean?

The meaning is uncertain. It is likely a modern variant of Ariana (meaning 'very holy' in Greek) or a feminine form of Arijan, which has Persian roots meaning 'noble' or 'pure'.

Is Arijana a common name?

No, Arijana is very rare. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and has never ranked in the top 1,000 names. Its peak year was 2014, but even then it remained uncommon.

Is Arijana a girl's name?

Yes, Arijana is used almost exclusively for girls, as indicated by the 'usually for girls' designation in our data.