Ariana
Greek girl's name meaning “most holy”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- most holy
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #96
- Born in 2023
- 2,718
- Peak year
- 2013 (#54)
Meaning & origin
Ariana is a modern form of Ariadne, from the Greek for 'most holy'. Singer Ariana Grande boosted its popularity.
Is Ariana a Greek name?
Yes — Ariana is a Greek name meaning "most holy". Ariana is a modern form of Ariadne, from the Greek for 'most holy'. Singer Ariana Grande boosted its popularity.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Ariana ranked #96 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,718 US girls were given the name Ariana.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #54 in 2013
“Unranked” means Ariana was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with A.
How to spell Ariana
Ariana is spelled A-R-I-A-N-A — 6 letters and 3 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Arianna, Ariadne.
Variants
Arianna, Ariadne
Nicknames
Ari
Ariana: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ariana mean?
Ariana is a Greek name meaning "most holy". Ariana is a modern form of Ariadne, from the Greek for 'most holy'. Singer Ariana Grande boosted its popularity.
Where does the name Ariana come from?
Ariana is of Greek origin. Ariana is a modern form of Ariadne, from the Greek for 'most holy'. Singer Ariana Grande boosted its popularity.
Is Ariana a boy or a girl name?
Ariana is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Ariana?
In 2023, 2,718 US girls were given the name Ariana.
Is Ariana a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Ariana ranked #96 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Ariana?
Common nicknames for Ariana include Ari.
How do you spell Ariana?
Ariana is spelled A-R-I-A-N-A. Related spellings include Arianna, Ariadne.
How common is the name Ariana?
In 2023, 2,718 US girls were given the name Ariana. In the latest US data, Ariana ranked #96 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Ariana a Greek name?
Yes — Ariana is a Greek name meaning "most holy". Ariana is a modern form of Ariadne, from the Greek for 'most holy'. Singer Ariana Grande boosted its popularity.
What does Ariana mean in Greek?
In Greek, Ariana means "most holy". Ariana is a modern form of Ariadne, from the Greek for 'most holy'. Singer Ariana Grande boosted its popularity.