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Arianne
GirlFrench, Greek· “French form of Ariadne: most holy”
- Meaning
- French form of Ariadne: most holy
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- air-ee-AN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,180
- US babies 2025
- 34
- Best rank
- #1,194 (1978)
- Peak year
- 1990
Meaning and origin of Arianne
Arianne is a French and Greek name that is usually said to mean “French form of Ariadne: most holy”.
Arianne is the French form of Ariadne, the Cretan princess of Greek mythology who gave Theseus a thread to find his way out of the Labyrinth after he killed the Minotaur. Her name is usually explained as most holy, from Greek elements meaning most and pure or holy. Arianne has been used in France and in English-speaking countries as a softer version of Ariadne. It is pronounced air-ee-AN. Nicknames include Ari and Anne.
Popularity over time
Arianne first appears in US Social Security records in 1958. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,194 in 1978, and the most babies received it in 1990, when 137 were named Arianne. In 2025, 34 babies were named Arianne, and it ranked #4,180 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,287 in 1980, #1,939 in 2000, #2,980 in 2010, and #4,180 in 2025. Of the 4,076 US girls named Arianne since records began, 23% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 936 babies. Since 2010, 848 more have been named Arianne.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Misha, Talisha, Porscha, Markie, and Page.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Arianne ranked highest in Texas and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2961 | 6 |
| California | #3158 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Arianne is usually pronounced air-ee-AN, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Arianne
A few middle names that flow with Arianne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Arianne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arianne mean?
Arianne is a French and Greek name that is usually said to mean “French form of Ariadne: most holy”.
What is the origin of the name Arianne?
Arianne has French and Greek roots. Arianne is the French form of Ariadne, the Cretan princess of Greek mythology who gave Theseus a thread to find his way out of the Labyrinth after he killed the Minotaur.
Is Arianne a popular name?
Not especially. Arianne ranked #4,180 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Arianne a boy or girl name?
Arianne is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Arianne?
Arianne is usually pronounced air-ee-AN. 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