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Aryana
GirlPersian, Greek· “variant of Ariana; origin uncertain”
- Meaning
- variant of Ariana; origin uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Persian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- ahr-ee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,101
- US babies 2025
- 89
- Best rank
- #715 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Aryana
Aryana is often said to mean “variant of Ariana; origin uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Persian and Greek roots.
Aryana is a spelling related to Ariana, and it can have more than one source. In Persian, Aryana is linked to Ariana, an ancient name for a region of the Iranian plateau, while the Greek and Italian Ariana is often associated with Ariadne, whose name is traditionally explained as most holy. Another suggestion links Arianna with the Welsh arian, silver. Because of these overlapping roots the meaning is uncertain. Aryana is soft, melodic and international, and it is used across many cultures.
Popularity over time
Aryana first appears in US Social Security records in 1985. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 14 different years, starting in 2003. Its best national rank was #715 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 392 babies. In 2025, 89 babies were named Aryana, and it ranked #2,101 nationally. That is 74% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,104 in 2000, #765 in 2010, and #2,101 in 2025. Of the 7,329 US girls named Aryana since records began, 41% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,900 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Amia, Zaniyah, Averi, Emmalynn, and Alannah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aryana ranked highest in Ohio, California, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | #1294 | 6 |
| California | #1502 | 15 |
| New York | #1541 | 8 |
| Texas | #1809 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aryana is usually pronounced ahr-ee-AH-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Aryana
A few middle names that flow with Aryana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aryana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aryana mean?
Aryana is often said to mean “variant of Ariana; origin uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Persian and Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Aryana?
Aryana has Persian and Greek roots. Aryana is a spelling related to Ariana, and it can have more than one source.
Is Aryana a popular name?
Not especially. Aryana ranked #2,101 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aryana a boy or girl name?
Aryana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aryana?
Aryana is usually pronounced ahr-ee-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