Ariana

At a Glance: Name: Ariana – Meaning: utterly/most holy – Origin: Greek (via Ariadne) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: air-ee-AH-nah

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Ariana traces back to Ariadne, a Greek name meaning "utterly" or "most holy." You may have heard it linked to the Welsh word "arian," meaning "silver" — that's a popular but inaccurate connection, since the real root is Greek, not Welsh. It's a romantic, storybook, timeless, classic name, pronounced air-ee-AH-nah, with a classic feel.

Meaning & Origin of Ariana

Meaning: Utterly/most holy.

Origin: Greek (via Ariadne).

A common claim: Ariana is sometimes linked to Welsh 'arian', meaning 'silver'. Actually: This is a folk link; Ariana actually traces to Ariadne (Greek roots for 'most' + 'holy'), not to Welsh arian ('silver').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ariana

Phonetic: air-ee-AH-nah   IPA: /ɛriˈɑːnə/

Popularity of Ariana

Ariana hit its high point in 2014 at #37, given to 5,502 girls that year. By 2024 it had settled to #103, with 2,569 girls given the name — still a familiar choice, just further from its peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1957–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ariana mean?

Utterly/most holy. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ariana)

How do you pronounce Ariana?

Ariana is pronounced air-ee-AH-nah (IPA: /ɛriˈɑːnə/).

Is Ariana a popular name right now?

Ariana peaked at #37 in 2014 and is ranked #103 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1957–2024.)

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