Ariana
Meaning of Ariana
Ariana is a feminine name of Italian origin, derived from the name Ariadne. The name carries a beautiful meaning, "most holy", which reflects purity and virtue. In English, it's pronounced as ah-ree-AH-nuh (/ˌɑriˈɑnə/). It also has a variant spelling: Arianna. Over the years, Ariana has grown in popularity in the United States. It was relatively uncommon until the late 1980s but since then it has seen significant growth. It reached its peak rank of 37th most popular female baby name in 2014. This surge could be associated with the rise to fame of Grammy-winning pop star Ariana Grande during this period. Despite some fluctuation, Ariana consistently remains within the top 100 names for newborn girls in recent years, making it a trendy yet classic choice for parents today.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ah-ree-AH-nuh (/ˌɑriˈɑnə/)
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Notable People Named Ariana
| Ariana Grande-Butera is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her four-octave vocal range and numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards and 35 Guinness World Records. |
| Ariana DeBose is an accomplished American actress, known for her award-winning performances and recognition as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2022. |
| Ariana Greenblatt is an American actress known for her roles in Stuck in the Middle, Avengers: Infinity War, and In the Heights, and is set to appear in upcoming films such as 65, Barbie, and Ahsoka. |
| Ariana Alyse Berlin Rotstein is a former American artistic gymnast, dancer, and senior producer at Fox Sports, known for her time competing for the UCLA Bruins gymnastics team. |
| Ariana Washington is an American sprinter known for her expertise in the 100m and 200m events, and she won a gold medal at the 2017 World Championships as part of the 4x100m relay team. |
