Rising since 1985, #1,777 for girls today.
Popularity of Oriana since 1966
Babies named Oriana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Oriana's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 178 |
| 1980s | 305 |
| 1990s | 800 |
| 2000s | 965 |
| 2010s | 929 |
| 2020s | 679 |
Meaning & origin
Oriana first appeared on U.S. records in 1966 and has seen a notable upward trajectory since 1985. Its popularity peaked in 2023, and by 2025 it ranked 1,777th, with roughly 1 in 14,224 baby girls receiving the name that year. The name is most common in Washington, Tennessee, and Ohio. The origins of Oriana are debated: some sources connect it to the Latin 'aureus' (golden), while others link it to the medieval romance figure Oriana, beloved of Amadis of Gaul. The name's lyrical sound and resemblance to popular names like Ariana and Aurora have likely fueled its gradual rise.
Oriana likely derives from Latin 'aureus' (golden). The name appears in medieval romance as the beloved of Amadis of Gaul, and in Italian and Spanish literature. It gained occasional use in English-speaking countries beginning in the mid-20th century.
Where Oriana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Oriana” around the world
Where Oriana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ori, Ana, Riana
Sibling names for Oriana
Names that share Oriana's style, for a brother or sister.
