Ariana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ariana has its origins in Italian and Latin, meaning 'most holy.' It evolved from Latin and Greek forms and is associated with traits of beauty and creativity. There is no biblical relevance to the name, but it has gained significant popularity in recent years, particularly through cultural influences.
The name Ariana is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ariana has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ariana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6776th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10571st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12998th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8771st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1388th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 274th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 93rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 65th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ariana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ariana"
Pronunciation
/ˌɛəriˈɑːnə/
Origin
Italian, Latin
Etymology
The name Ariana is derived from the Latin name 'Arianus,' which is believed to have roots in the Greek word 'Arianē,' meaning 'most holy.'
Meaning
most holy
Language Evolution
Arianus (Latin), Arianē (Greek), Ariana (Italian)
Historical Usage
Ariana gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, becoming more widely recognized through its use in popular culture and music.
Variants & Derivatives
Arianna, Ariane, Arianna
Modern Popularity & Image
Ariana is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with beauty and creativity. It has gained a positive image through famous personalities.
Famous People
Ariana Grande (singer and actress), Ariana Huffington (author and businesswoman)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ariana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ariana"
"Ariana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6776th of 16616 | 83 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10571st of 24088 | 76 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12998th of 23106 | 41 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8771st of 12526 | 24 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1388th of 19264 | 1,234 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 274th of 27321 | 15,965 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 93rd of 35406 | 55,799 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 65th of 30306 | 45,103 |
Regional Popularity of "Ariana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
63.95% 4677th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ariana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
52.50% 1542nd/2937 |
33.28% 1159th/3483 |
53.01% 1865th/3518 |
21.24% 859th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.91% 365th/3685 |
5.25% 235th/4475 |
7.55% 392nd/5194 |
2.77% 175th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.62% 120th/4582 |
1.51% 78th/5164 |
1.44% 105th/7313 |
0.84% 63rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.74% 109th/3984 |
1.43% 64th/4487 |
0.95% 65th/6822 |
0.83% 52nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ariana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ariana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.