Ariana
How to say it: ah-ree-AH-nuh · /ˌɑriˈɑnə/
From Persian/Greek 'Ariane', meaning 'very holy' or 'most holy'; also linked to the ancient region of Aria.
Ariana was the 75th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,219 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 63% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #131 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #75 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,219 |
| Share of births | 1 in 852 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −63% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #131 |
| In France, 2025 | #267 among girls’ names, 125 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising out of recent decades, Ariana reached fullest use in the 2010s. Still close to that level, it is expected to drift lower.
What goes with it
Flowing and melodic with soft sounds and an ease across borders. Sofia matches its style, and Elena is another companion.
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Parents who love Ariana also love
Nicknames
- Ari
- Ana
- Aria
Honouring a Ariana in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ariana is about 1 in 36.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #267 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #203. Ireland: #215.
Famous people named Ariana
- Ariana Grande (born 1993)American singer, songwriter, and actress
- Ariana DeBose (born 1991)American actress
- Ariana Greenblatt (born 2007)American actress
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