Ariana
Ariana is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “most holy, silver.” It ranked #57 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Welsh 'arian' meaning silver, though it is also related to the Greek 'Ariadne.
how do you pronounce Ariana?
air-ee-AH-nah
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what does Ariana mean?
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.
where does the name Ariana come from?
Ariana has more than one plausible line and no settled answer. It is commonly treated as an Italian form of the Greek Ariadne, and separately as a feminine of the Persian Aryan. The Welsh derivation given in some sources, from arian meaning silver, is a further and less widely accepted proposal.
the history of Ariana
If the Ariadne line is correct, the name descends from the Cretan princess who gives Theseus the thread to find his way out of the labyrinth. The modern spelling Ariana rose sharply in the United States from the 1990s, and the singer Ariana Grande has been its most visible bearer since the 2010s.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #57 |
| 2023 | #55 |
| 2022 | #52 |
| 2021 | #51 |
| 2020 | #46 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Ariana?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Ariana?
- Ariana Grande (singer)
- Ariana Huffington (media executive)
what names are similar to Ariana?
what names go well with Ariana?
Sibling names that share Ariana's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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