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Ariane

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Pronounced ar-ee-AHN /ˌɑr.iˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Ariadne — from Greek, 'most holy; most pure' (ari, 'most', plus hagne, 'holy, pure')Medium

In 30 seconds: Most holy; most pure: Ariane is the French Ariadne — 'most holy; most pure'. Lyrical, elegant, and warm (said 'ar-ee-AHN').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningThe French form of Ariadne — from Greek, 'most holy; most pure' (ari, 'most', plus hagne, 'holy, pure')
U.S. rank (2025)#6351 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,776

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819522025

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

Ariane is the French form of Ariadne — from Greek, 'most holy; most pure' (ari, 'most', plus hagne, 'holy, chaste'). In myth, Ariadne, the Cretan princess, gave Theseus the ball of thread that led him out of the Minotaur's labyrinth. A lyrical, elegant name (the European Ariane rockets; said 'ar-ee-AHN'; nickname Ari).

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, most-holy-and-pure at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Ariadne means 'most holy; most pure' (Greek ari, 'most', plus hagne, 'holy') — the Cretan princess who gave Theseus the thread out of the labyrinth — Ariane is the elegant French form (said 'ar-ee-AHN').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Ariane — root etymology

Variations

AriadneArianneAriana

Nicknames

Ari

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If you like Ariane…

Ariadne— the source name
Arianne— a fellow spelling
Ariana— a kin Aria- girls' name
Angeline— shares the -ne ending
Madaline— shares Ariane's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ariane mean?

Ariane is the French Ariadne — Greek 'most holy; most pure'.

How do you pronounce Ariane?

It's said ar-ee-AHN /ˌɑr.iˈɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Ariane a boy or girl name?

Ariane is a girl's name.

How popular is Ariane?

Ariane is a rare name in the U.S.

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