MallowbyNames

Orianna

or-ee-AN-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly derived from Latin 'oriens' meaning 'rising' or 'east', or a elaborated form of Oriana.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,067
Babies named in 2025
53
Peak popularity
2013
2025 frequency
1 in 30,326 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1985

Rising since 1985, #3,067 for girls today.

Popularity of Orianna since 1911

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

234568192019602000Most births 2013Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s5
1920s0
1930s0
1940s0
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s45
1990s192
2000s419
2010s480
2020s237

Meaning & origin

Orianna has been in use since at least 1911, but it has never been common. Its popularity saw a gradual rise beginning in the mid-1980s, peaking in 2013. The name is most often found in Florida and New York. With a current rank of 3,067 (1 in 30,326 births in 2025), Orianna remains a rare but recognizable choice, enjoying a steady upward trajectory over the past four decades.

Orianna is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a feminine form of the Latin 'Oriens', meaning 'rising sun' or 'east', or an elaboration of Oriana, a name popularized in medieval romance. It has been in occasional use in English-speaking countries since at least the early 20th century.

Where Orianna is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Orianna” around the world

Where Orianna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    10

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ori, Anna, Rian

Variants: Oriana, Oriane

Sibling names for Orianna

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

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Orianna mean?
Orianna is of uncertain origin, but it is often thought to derive from Latin 'oriens', meaning 'rising' or 'east'. It may also be a variation of Oriana.
How popular is the name Orianna?
As of 2025, Orianna ranked 3,067 in the U.S., with an incidence of 1 in 30,326 births. Its peak popularity was in 2013.
Is Orianna a girl's name?
Yes, Orianna is predominantly given to girls.