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Ariana

Meaning: most holy (from Ariadne) · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

Usually seen as a form of Ariadne, the Cretan princess who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth.

Famous people named Ariana

Nicknames

Ari, Ria

Variants & related names

Arianna, Ariane, Arianne

Ariana name art

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FAQ

What does the name Ariana mean?

Ariana means “most holy (from Ariadne)”. It comes from Greek.

Is Ariana a popular name?

Yes — Ariana has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Ariana?

Ari, Ria.

What are other forms of Ariana?

Arianna, Ariane, Arianne.

Similar names

Alexandra · Andrea · Daphne · Harmony · Katherine · Melanie

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.