Ariana

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“most holy” — Greek and Persian

#1032024 rank
2014peak year
118,118babies named Ariana since 1880
▼ 30%5-year trend

Ariana popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 201418801920196020002024

What does Ariana mean?

A form of the Greek Ariadne, of debated meaning, possibly 'most holy'; some also link it to old Persian terms for the 'noble' Iranian peoples. It spread widely after singer Ariana Grande's rise.

OriginGreek and Persian
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, mythic

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