Ariana

Ariana is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “most holy.” In 2024 it was given to 2,569 girls in the United States.

Ariana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek · English & American
Meaning
“most holy”
Pronunciation
/ɑːɹiˈænə/

About the name Ariana

Ariana belongs to the Greek and English & American 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, Ariana first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #37 in 2014, and in 2024 2,569 babies received the name — 118,125 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ariana in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#37 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Ariana in 2024
2,569
Total since 1880
118,125

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ariana mean?

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

Is Ariana a boy or girl name?

Ariana is a girl name. In 2024, 2,569 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ariana?

Ariana comes from the Greek and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ariana?

Ariana first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #37 in 2014, and 2,569 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ariana?

Ariana is pronounced /ɑːɹiˈænə/ (IPA).

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