Ariana
Pronunciation: [ ahr-ee-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ariana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 200 babies have been named Ariana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ariana is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,309 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,309
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Old English origin
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About the Name Ariana
Ariana is a boy name .
Is Ariana a boy or girl name? Ariana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,309 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #103. Ariana is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ariana is currently ranked #9,309 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ariana include Ari, Aria, Ariay, Ariaie, Ary, Arie, and Arikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ariana include Arian, Arias, Aria . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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