Zariana
A feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of "Zarina".
Name Census estimates that about 311 living Americans carry the first name Zariana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zariana today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zariana births was 2023 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zariana. 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
311
~ 1 in 1,102,104 Americans
Peak year
2023
24 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,606
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Zariana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zariana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 150 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zariana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zariana 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 Zariana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zarianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zariana
The name Zariana is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with the earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "zar," meaning gold or golden, and is thought to have been a name given to those with golden hair or a golden complexion.
In ancient Persian literature, there are references to the name Zariana being used as a descriptive term for those of great beauty and radiance. One of the earliest known examples is found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, written between 977 and 1010 CE.
The name Zariana gained popularity during the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Persia, which ruled from 1501 to 1736. During this time, several notable figures bore the name, including Zariana Begum, a princess and daughter of Shah Tahmasp I, who lived in the 16th century.
In the 17th century, Zariana was the name of a famous Persian poet and mystic who wrote under the pen name "Zariana-e-Shirazi." Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.
Another notable figure with the name Zariana was an Armenian princess who lived in the 18th century. Zariana Arghutian was known for her influential role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Armenian community in Persia during that period.
As the name spread beyond its Persian origins, it gained popularity in other regions and cultures. In the 19th century, Zariana Khanom was a prominent Afghan poet and scholar who wrote extensively on topics ranging from philosophy to women's rights.
While the name Zariana has maintained its connection to its Persian roots, it has also been adopted and adapted by various cultures around the world, reflecting the diverse and rich history of this beautiful name.
People
Zariana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zariana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zariana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zariana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 311 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zariana 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 1,102,104 US residents.
Is Zariana a common name?
We classify Zariana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 314 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zariana most popular?
The single biggest year for Zariana was 2023, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zariana is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Zariana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zariana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zariana 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 Zariana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zariana 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 Zariana 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Zariana?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.