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Arianah

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Pronounced ah-ree-AH-nah /ˌɑː.riˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Ariana (Arianna), the Italian form of the Greek Ariadne, 'most holy' (ari-, 'most,' with hagnos, 'holy; pure'). The added -h is decorative.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft respelling of Ariana: by the Ariadne route it means 'most holy' (said 'ah-ree-AH-nah'). Flowing and classic.
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Origin MediumItalian, Greek
MeaningA variant spelling of Ariana (Arianna), the Italian form of the Greek Ariadne, 'most holy' (ari-, 'most,' with hagnos, 'holy; pure'). The added -h is decorative.
U.S. rank (2023)#9042 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 926

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019952023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arianah is a spelling of Ariana/Arianna, from the Greek Ariadne, 'most holy.' In myth Ariadne handed Theseus the thread that led him out of the Cretan labyrinth. The final -h is a modern flourish on a classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-ree-AH-nah').

It appears rarely, beside the far more common Ariana. Rare, flowing, and classic at the root.

Did you know? Arianah respells Ariana, the Italian form of the Greek Ariadne — 'most holy' — the name of the princess who gave Theseus the thread out of the labyrinth (said 'ah-ree-AH-nah').
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References — Arianah — Ariana/Ariadne; 'most holy'

Variations

ArianaAriannaAryanah

Nicknames

AriaAri

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If you like Arianah…

Ariana— the standard spelling
Arianna— the Italian double-n form
Ariadne— the Greek root name
Adriana— a like flowing -ana classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arianah mean?

Arianah is a form of Ariana, from the Greek Ariadne, meaning 'most holy.'

How do you pronounce Arianah?

It's said ah-ree-AH-nah /ˌɑː.riˈɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Arianah a boy or girl name?

Arianah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Arianah?

Arianah is a rare spelling in the U.S., beside the common Ariana.

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