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Arietta

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Pronounced ah-ree-ET-tah /ɑ.riˈɛt.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Italian arietta, 'a little air; a short song/aria' (a diminutive of aria, 'air; melody'); a musical word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A little air; a short song: Arietta is Italian. Lyrical, musical, and warm (said 'ah-ree-ET-tah').
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Origin LowItalian
MeaningFrom the Italian arietta, 'a little air; a short song/aria' (a diminutive of aria, 'air; melody'); a musical word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#7935 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 633

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119042025

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

Arietta comes from the Italian arietta, 'a little air; a short song/aria' (a diminutive of aria, 'air; melody'; a musical word-name; we note the word-name). A lyrical, musical name (said 'ah-ree-ET-tah'; nickname Aria).

In the U.S. it appears as a musical name. Rare, a-little-song at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Arietta means 'a little air; a short song/aria' in Italian (a diminutive of aria, 'melody') — a lyrical, musical word-name (we note the word-name; said 'ah-ree-ET-tah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Arietta — musical word-name

Variations

AriettaArietaAria

Nicknames

Aria

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arietta mean?

Arietta is Italian for 'a little air; a short song' (a diminutive of aria). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Arietta?

It's said ah-ree-ET-tah /ɑ.riˈɛt.tɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Arietta a boy or girl name?

Arietta is a girl's name.

How popular is Arietta?

Arietta is a rare name in the U.S.

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