Ariana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'most holy', Ariana is a Greek name that has gained popularity in recent years.
Meaning of the Name Ariana
Ariana is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Ariadne, meaning 'most holy'. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete. The name Ariana has gained popularity in recent years, thanks to the fame of singer Ariana Grande. It is a beautiful and elegant name with a rich historical and mythological background.
Popularity of the Name Ariana
The popularity for the name Ariana peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 5,500 births, which ranked number 112 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Ariana had the most female births in 2014 with 5,500, which ranked number 37 out of 19,224 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 18, which ranked number 3,205 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ariana has declined sharply over the last ten years from 3,587 births to 2,849 births, a decline of -20.57%. Among females, Ariana has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 3,587 births to 2,840 births, a decline of -20.83%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ariana
- 20 Year Trend of Ariana: -18.41%
- 10 Year Trend of Ariana: -20.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ariana: -20.83%
Popularity of Ariana by State
Among females, Ariana was most popular in Western states with 725 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 518 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ariana. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 182 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 150 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 67 | 77 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 518 | 49 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 52 | 96 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 89 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 124 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 53 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 198 | 74 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 103 | 78 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 175 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 131 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 189 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 99 | 91 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 152 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 224 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 165 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 205 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 129 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 60 | 70 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 165 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 203 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 235 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 108 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 87 | 106 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 159 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 188 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 95 | 73 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 75 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 77 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 194 | 65 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 209 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 135 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 125 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 72 | 149 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 149 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 188 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 439 | 50 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 146 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 71 | 101 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 59 | 93 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 217 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 268 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ariana
- Total Births of Ariana: 2784 (-2.28%)
- Female Births of Ariana: 2774 (-2.31%)
Given the downward trend of Ariana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.28% decrease in total births, for a total of 2,784 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ariana have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 2,774 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.31%.