Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Arriana since 1988
Babies named Arriana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 311 |
| 2000s | 753 |
| 2010s | 455 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Arriana is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, but has since been on a downward trend, declining in use since 2007. The name is a spelling variant of Ariana, which itself originates from the Greek Ariadne, meaning 'most holy'. While not among the most common names, Arriana has maintained a steady presence, reflecting a taste for melodic, vowel-heavy names ending in 'ana'. Parents may be drawn to its distinctive double 'r' spelling.
Arriana is a modern elaboration of Ariana, which itself derives from the Greek Ariadne. The name Ariadne comes from the Cretan Greek elements 'ari' (most) and 'adnos' (holy), thus 'most holy'. In mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. Arriana emerged as a spelling variant in the late 20th century, influenced by the popularity of names like Ariana and Arianna.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Anna, Ria
Sibling names for Arriana
Names that share Arriana's style, for a brother or sister.
