Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Adriana
GirlLatin, Italian· “from Hadria”
- Meaning
- from Hadria
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- ay-dree-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #366
- US babies 2025
- 836
- Best rank
- #107 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Adriana
Adriana is a Latin and Italian name that means “from Hadria”.
Adriana is the feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria." Hadria was a town in northern Italy that also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The Roman emperor Hadrian, famous for his wall across northern Britain, carried the masculine form. Adriana is widely used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Slavic languages, and it has become familiar in the United States. Shakespeare gave it to a character in The Comedy of Errors. The name is warm and lyrical, and Adri, Drina and Ana are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Adriana first appears in US Social Security records in 1888. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 66 different years, starting in 1960. Its best national rank was #107 in 2006, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,095 babies. In 2025, 836 babies were named Adriana, and it ranked #366 nationally. That is 52% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,590 in 1920, #1,525 in 1950, #233 in 1980, #127 in 2000, #129 in 2010, and #366 in 2025. Of the 96,392 US girls named Adriana since records began, 28% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 22,342 babies. Since 2010, 23,990 more have been named Adriana.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Daniela, Keira, Jayla, Alondra, and Gracie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adriana ranked highest in New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #179 | 45 |
| Rhode Island | #180 | 5 |
| Maryland | #183 | 28 |
| New York | #215 | 80 |
| California | #250 | 132 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Adriana is usually pronounced ay-dree-AH-nuh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Adriana
A few middle names that flow with Adriana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adriana
Similar names
Lilliana Girl
lih-lee-AH-nuh
“lily” · Latin
#446
Viviana Girl
vih-vee-AH-nuh
“alive, lively” · Latin
#331
Marianna Girl
mair-ee-AN-uh
“Maria plus Anna” · Italian
#874
Valentina Girl
vah-lehn-TEE-nuh
“strong, healthy” · Latin
#35
Ariana Girl
ar-ee-AH-nuh
“most holy; form of Ariadne” · Italian
#128
Arianna Girl
ar-ee-AH-nuh
“most holy” · Italian
#234
Angelina Girl
an-juh-LEE-nuh
“little angel; messenger” · Italian
#347
Juliana Girl
joo-lee-AH-nuh
“feminine of Julian” · Latin
#256
Mariana Girl
mar-ee-AH-nuh
“of Marius; also Maria plus Ana” · Latin
#261
Adrianna Girl
ay-dree-AN-uh
“from Hadria” · Latin
#872
Carolina Girl
kehr-uh-LY-nuh
“feminine form of Charles, 'free man'” · Latin
#405
Adelina Girl
ad-uh-LEE-nuh
“noble” · Italian
#304
Lists that include Adriana
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adriana mean?
Adriana is a Latin and Italian name that means “from Hadria”.
What is the origin of the name Adriana?
Adriana has Latin, Italian, and Spanish roots. Adriana is the feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria." Hadria was a town in northern Italy that also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea.
Is Adriana a popular name?
Yes. Adriana ranked #366 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Adriana a boy or girl name?
Adriana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Adriana?
Adriana is usually pronounced ay-dree-AH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings