Arianah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "song of praise".
Name Census estimates that about 915 living Americans carry the first name Arianah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Arianah today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arianah births was 2010 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arianah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
915
~ 1 in 374,595 Americans
Peak year
2010
68 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,042
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Arianah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arianah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 438 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arianah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Arianah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arianahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Arianah, while Ohio, Massachusetts, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Arianah
The name Arianah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a variation of the name Ariana, which is derived from the ancient Persian word "Aryanam," meaning "of noble birth" or "worthy one." This name was prevalent in the regions of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arianah can be traced back to the 9th century, when it was mentioned in Persian literature and poetry. The name gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes of the Persian empires, often given to princesses and daughters of influential families.
In the 12th century, the name Arianah appeared in the writings of the famous Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi. He referred to a character named Arianah in his poetic works, which contributed to the name's widespread recognition and use.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Arianah. One such individual was Arianah Khanum (1474-1530), a Persian princess and the daughter of Sultan Husayn Mirza Bayqara, a ruler of the Timurid dynasty. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of poets and scholars during her lifetime.
Another prominent Arianah was Arianah Gul (1701-1781), a celebrated Afghan poet and mystic. Her poetry, which often explored themes of spirituality and love, earned her widespread acclaim and influenced the literary traditions of her time.
In the 19th century, Arianah Faizi (1835-1901) was a notable Afghan educator and social reformer. She established one of the first modern schools for girls in Kabul and played a significant role in promoting women's education in Afghanistan.
Arianah Khan (1904-1987) was a Pakistani classical singer and musician, renowned for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Pashtun music. She was awarded the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the Pakistani government for her artistic achievements.
Arianah Mohammadi (1958-2008) was an Afghan human rights activist and advocate for women's rights. She worked tirelessly to improve the lives of women and children in Afghanistan, even during the turbulent years of conflict in the country.
People
Arianah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arianah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arianah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arianah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 915 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arianah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 374,595 US residents.
Is Arianah a common name?
We classify Arianah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 926 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arianah most popular?
The single biggest year for Arianah was 2010, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arianah is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Arianah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arianah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.