Arianna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Arianna is a name of Greek origin meaning 'most holy'. It evolved from the Ancient Greek name Ariadne and has several historical forms. The name is associated with positive traits like creativity and elegance. It does not have biblical relevance but gained popularity in the 20th century in various cultures.

The name Arianna is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast 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, Arianna has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too rising for female in South, too rising for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Arianna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12177th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17079th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11599th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2561st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 471st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 88th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 92nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Arianna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arianna"

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Pronunciation

/ˌɛəriˈænə/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Arianna is derived from the Greek name 'Ariadne', which means 'most holy'. It is often associated with the mythological figure Ariadne, who helped Theseus navigate the Labyrinth.

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Meaning

most holy

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Language Evolution

Ariadne (Ancient Greek), Arianna (Italian), Ariane (French), Ariana (Latinized form)

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Historical Usage

Arianna gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern variant of Ariadne and has been commonly used in various cultures.

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Variants & Derivatives

Ariana, Ariane, Ari, Anna

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Modern Popularity & Image

Arianna is currently perceived as a trendy and elegant name, often associated with creativity and sophistication.

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Famous People

Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, Arianna Grande, popular singer and actress

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arianna"

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 "Arianna"

"Arianna" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 12177th of 24088 55
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 17079th of 23106 18
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 11599th of 12526 7
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2561st of 19264 475
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 471st of 27321 8,097
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 88th of 35406 57,726
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 92nd of 30306 36,506

Regional Popularity of "Arianna" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Arianna" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
61.67%
2148th/3483
79.76%
2806th/3518
37.71%
1525th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
14.17%
522nd/3685
8.56%
383rd/4475
12.67%
658th/5194
5.73%
362nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
2.23%
102nd/4582
1.26%
65th/5164
1.33%
97th/7313
1.05%
78th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
3.29%
131st/3984
1.74%
78th/4487
1.14%
78th/6822
1.29%
81st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Arianna"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Arianna" 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.