What Does the Name Ariana Mean?
Ariana is a girl's name of Italian (from Greek) origin meaning “most holy.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Ariana |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Italian (from Greek) |
| Meaning | most holy |
| Variants | Ariadne, Arianna, Aryana, Ariane |
| Popularity | Consistently in the U.S. top 100 girls' names through the 2010s and 2020s. |
The meaning and origin of Ariana
The name Ariana means “most holy” and has Italian (from Greek) origins. An Italian and English form of Ariadne, the Cretan princess of Greek mythology who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name surged in U.S. popularity in the 2010s, boosted by singer Ariana Grande.
Variants and related names
Ariana is related to several other names you may recognize: Ariadne, Arianna, Aryana, Ariane. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Ariana?
Consistently in the U.S. top 100 girls' names through the 2010s and 2020s.
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What does the name Ariana mean?+
The name Ariana means “most holy” and is of Italian (from Greek) origin.
What is the origin of the name Ariana?+
Ariana originates from Italian (from Greek).
Is Ariana a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Ariana has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press