Declining since 2013, #2,153 for girls today.
Popularity of Aryanna since 1988
Babies named Aryanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 637 |
| 2000s | 3,823 |
| 2010s | 4,198 |
| 2020s | 762 |
Meaning & origin
Aryanna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988 and saw a steady rise in popularity, peaking at rank 2153 in 2012 with a 1-in-18,689 frequency. Since 2013, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader shift away from elaborate modern blends. The name has been most common in Indiana, Ohio, and Texas, where parents favored its lyrical sound and creative spelling. Though relatively recent, Aryanna fits a pattern of names ending in -anna that emerged in the late 20th century, blending the popularity of Ariana with a more traditional -anna suffix.
Aryanna is a modern American coinage that arose in the late 20th century, blending elements from names like Ariana and Anna. It is often considered a respelling of Arianna, which itself derives from the Greek Ariadne, meaning "most holy." The name gained popularity in the United States from the 1990s onward, influenced by the trend toward elaborate, vowel-rich feminine names.
Where Aryanna 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ary, Anna, Ria
Sibling names for Aryanna
Names that share Aryanna's style, for a brother or sister.
