What does the name Ariana mean?

Ariana means "most holy, silver." It is of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Ariana?

Ariana is ranked #57 in the United States as of 2025, based on SSA data.

Is Ariana a boy or girl name?

Ariana is primarily a girls' name.

Names Starting With A

GirlWelsh#57 in 2025

Ariana

Q: What is the origin of the name Ariana?

Ariana is of Welsh origin. Derived from the Welsh 'arian' meaning silver, though it is also related to the Greek 'Ariadne.' In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the Cretan princess who helped Theseus navigate the Labyrinth. The name's popularity was significantly boosted by singer Ariana Grande.

Ariana is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “most holy, silver.” It ranked #57 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

air-ee-AH-nah

meaning & origin

The name Ariana means “most holy, silver.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.

Derived from the Welsh 'arian' meaning silver, though it is also related to the Greek 'Ariadne.' In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the Cretan princess who helped Theseus navigate the Labyrinth. The name's popularity was significantly boosted by singer Ariana Grande.

popularity over time

#46

2020

#51

2021

#52

2022

#55

2023

#57

2024

Year	Rank
2024	#57
2023	#55
2022	#52
2021	#51
2020	#46

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Ariana

Ariana Grande (singer)
Ariana Huffington (media executive)

Trending in:romantasy

love Ariana? get 10 more names curated for your family.

Popularity rankings and meanings are just the starting point. Our AI consultant finds names that match your heritage, style, and what matters most to you.

Completely free. No credit card required.

start free consultation