Ariadne

Ariadne is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “most holy.” In 2024 it was given to 184 girls in the United States.

Ariadne at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“most holy”
Pronunciation
/ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/

About the name Ariadne

Ariadne belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “most holy” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ariadne first appears in Social Security records in 1960. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #732 in 2016, and in 2024 184 babies received the name — 4,708 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ariadne in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Best US rank
#732 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Ariadne in 2024
184
Total since 1880
4,708

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ariadne mean?

Ariadne means “most holy” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ariadne a boy or girl name?

Ariadne is a girl name. In 2024, 184 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ariadne?

Ariadne comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Ariadne?

Ariadne first appears in US records in 1960. Its best-ever ranking was #732 in 2016, and 184 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ariadne?

Ariadne is pronounced /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ (IPA).

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