Ariona
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "powerful song" or "airy".
Name Census estimates that about 933 living Americans carry the first name Ariona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ariona today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ariona births was 2007 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ariona. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ariona with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
933
~ 1 in 367,368 Americans
Peak year
2007
57 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,487
Tracked since 1987
Census
Ariona in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 742 people with the first name Ariona, which placed it at #15,477 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#15,477
National first-name rank
People counted
742
742 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
49.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ariona
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ariona is Black at 49.7%. The next largest groups are White (30.5%) and Two or More Races (9.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ariona described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ariona at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American49.7% · 369
- White30.5% · 226
- Two or more races9.0% · 67
- Hispanic or Latino8.6% · 64
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 5
Popularity
Ariona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ariona from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 487 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ariona 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 Ariona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arionas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Ohio, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Ariona, while Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ariona
The name Ariona finds its origins in the ancient Greek language, with roots dating back to the classical period of ancient Greece. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "arion," which means "most excellent" or "supremely good." The name has a strong connection to the ideals of virtue, excellence, and a pursuit of perfection.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ariona can be found in Greek mythology. In the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer, there is a character named Ariona, who was a skilled healer and herbalist. This association with healing and wisdom further reinforces the positive connotations of the name.
During the Byzantine era, the name Ariona gained popularity among the aristocracy and intellectual circles of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was often given to children with the hope that they would grow up to embody the qualities of excellence and wisdom associated with the name.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ariona was occasionally used in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences. However, it remained relatively rare until the Renaissance period, when there was a renewed interest in classical Greek literature and philosophy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ariona was Ariona of Alexandria, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century AD. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was known for her work on conic sections.
Another notable figure with the name Ariona was Ariona of Crete, a Byzantine noblewoman and patron of the arts who lived in the 11th century. She was renowned for her support of scholars, artists, and intellectuals, and her court was a center of cultural and intellectual activity.
In the 16th century, Ariona Petrucci, an Italian poet and writer, gained recognition for her works on love and philosophy. Her poetry was widely circulated and admired during her lifetime.
During the 18th century, Ariona Grimaldi was a prominent figure in the artistic and intellectual circles of Venice. She was a patron of the arts and hosted numerous salons and gatherings for writers, artists, and philosophers.
In more recent history, Ariona Abadian was an Armenian poet and activist who lived in the early 20th century. She was known for her powerful works that addressed themes of social justice, women's rights, and Armenian identity.
While the name Ariona has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a strong association with excellence, wisdom, and a pursuit of knowledge and virtue. Its rich cultural heritage and connections to prominent figures in various fields have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Ariona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ariona 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
Ariona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ariona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 933 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ariona 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 367,368 US residents.
Is Ariona a common name?
We classify Ariona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 949 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ariona most popular?
The single biggest year for Ariona was 2007, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ariona is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ariona in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 742 people with the name Ariona, or 0.25 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #15,477 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ariona in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ariona?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ariona appears almost entirely female. Of the 736 people counted with this name, 99.7% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ariona?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ariona is Black at 49.7%. The next largest groups are White (30.5%) and Two or More Races (9.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ariona most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Ariona in the 2020 Census, accounting for 49.7% (369 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ariona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ariona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ariona 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.
Is Ariona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ariona in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ariona can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are called Ariona?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.