Ariana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ariana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ariana?
Ariana is spelled A-R-I-A-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Ariana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ariana is associated with meanings such as “most holy” and “silver.”
- Origin
- Ariana is considered to have roots in Latin and Greek languages with several proposed derivations.
- Pronunciation
- air-ee-AH-nuh · 4 syllables
Ariana Popularity in 2025
Rank#128
Recorded Births2,219
- Girls usage fell 26 places to #128 and recorded 362 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ariana Mean?
Ariana is associated with meanings such as “most holy” and “silver.”
Origin: Ariana is considered to have roots in Latin and Greek languages with several proposed derivations.
How Do You Pronounce Ariana?
Pronunciationair-ee-AH-nuh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Ariana?
- History
- The name Ariana has been used in various cultures and historical documents, with some associations to classical and medieval European naming traditions.
Ariana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,219 | #128 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,581 | #102 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,720 | #97 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,854 | #90 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,983 | #88 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,175 | #79 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,684 | #69 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,739 | #68 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,890 | #67 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 4,609 | #54 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,973 | #46 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5,504 | #37 |
| 2014 | Boys | 10 | #7,562 |
| 2013 | Girls | 4,422 | #54 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,588 | #74 |
| 2011 | Girls | 3,456 | #84 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,477 | #84 |
| 2009 | Girls | 3,701 | #82 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
When Was Ariana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Girls
5,504 recorded births
National rank #37
2015 · Girls
4,973 recorded births
National rank #46
2016 · Girls
4,609 recorded births
National rank #54
2013 · Girls
4,422 recorded births
National rank #54
Where Ariana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #65 | 55 |
| CA | #67 | 410 |
| NM | #69 | 17 |
| TX | #74 | 339 |
| NV | #78 | 27 |
| NJ | #88 | 80 |
| FL | #107 | 157 |
| NY | #111 | 137 |