Ariana

A very pretty name, which is why it's become quite popular. Actually my cousin named her daughter this and my brother almost named his daughter this at the same time. Ooops. Back when Madison was super popular three of my cousins named their daughter Madison as they were all pregnant at the same time. Mega oops.

This name used to be so rare, but becoming a lot more common now, and this is actually my name but my name is spelled *Auriana*, and I'm also sick of hearing about Ariana Grande, yes that's her name too but it shouldn't make people hate or dislike the name because some singer also has it, the meaning is unique and absolutely beautiful *pure* or *holy* one, or most holy. In other languages it means beautiful light, and Ri actually means lapis lazuli which is one of my birth stones, so that's pretty cool too!

This is a pretty name, but Ariana Grande ruined it so I prefer Aria and Ariane as alternative versions.

Reminds me of Ariana Grande, and she's so strong and beautiful.

I don't mind the Ariana Grande association. It's still a beautiful and classic name.

Cute and lovely ❤️⭐️, don’t be afraid to name your daughter if it’s too associated with Ariana Grande.

Reminds me of a bully.

I wish that I could like this name, because it's pretty.

Ik it sort of is a complement but I’m sure that Arianas are tired of the Ariana Grande jokes.

Being compared to a star should be a compliment.

I feel as if Ariana is too much associated with Ariana Grande I highly suggest going with Ari, Aria, RiRi instead.

I think Ariana is a very beautiful name. I love its gorgeous meaning “holy”. I also like the potential nicknames such as Ari, Aria and Ana. I also appreciate the alternative spellings like Arianna, Aryana, Aryanna and Areanna. I like the ar-ee-on-uh pronunciation and I also like Air-ee-on-uh. Both are wonderful to me.
Overall, I think Ariana is a wonderful name.

This is really pretty but I mostly think of Ariana Grande when I hear this name.

A sweet fantastic girly name. But too much much much much associated with Ariana Grande. I mean tooo muchhh.

Ariana is an elegant, classy name! Too bad everyone associates it with Ariana Grande.

This name is so pretty, and it's actually my name, but it's such a common name. When I was younger and I watched Ariana Grande on tv, I thought it was so cool to see another person with my name, but that's all people associate it with now. It's a little annoying, but a really pretty name regardless.

I would LOVE this name, but it is too associated with Ariana Grande.

This name is just alright! It looks quite elegant, sounds not bad, really feminine. Who cares about some singers and whatever? Ariana is alright!

The singer is boring and pathetic. Can't say much for the name itself but I will say that, used on anyone else, it is a real step up.

My name is Ariana and I used to hate it because I thought my name was different from others, like I felt different and a total weirdo about my name until I saw Ariana Grande. I felt different like unique and that I fit in. Even though I have not heard any other famous people with the name Ariana. Even though I don't actually think it's weird. I think it is unique. (Ariana means very Holly) I got my name because my dad listened to an Ariana Grande song and called my mother to tell her I found the perfect name "Ariana". That is how I got my name and I feel proud of it.

Wonderful, elegant name.

My name is Ariana, and I've experienced hatred with it. People just assume you want a nickname, along with mispronunciation. People have called me Air-iana, as if my name has "air" in it. My given nickname was instantly "Ari", and even then people call me "Airi", again with the air. Don't even get me started on the Ariana Grande association. If I had a Jamaican penny every time I've been compared to her, I could probably buy the Earth. Some people say it's too princess-y, or too vowel-y, but it doesn't bother me. I do think it's a nice name, and I love it now that I'm a bit older (teen, to be precise).
It would be even better if people could pronounce it softly and correctly, as well as quitting the Ariana Grande thing, but you can't have everything.

Dislike Ariana. I do, however, love the name Aliana!

I think Aliana is pretty. Not a fan of Ariana at all.

Pretty, but I dislike the celebrity association. It's also getting common where I live.

I think Ariana is a very pretty name. It’s just too associated with Grande.

This name is cute and unique and Ariana Grande is a very successful, beautiful, caring, and talented woman that I personally look up to. You have to be an absolute weirdo and do nothing with your life to think she isn't talented. Ariana grande holds the name wonderfully and if you have the name be proud! It's adorable and sophisticated all at the same time!

I dislike it because of the obnoxious brat singer.

My favorite name for girls, along with Aurora.

I personally LOVE this name, because its so pretty and it's after a famous singer called Ariana Grande who is amazing, and a really strong girl, I love her!

My first name is Ariana. I liked the name before Ariana Grande. I'm a lot older than her and never heard of her till recently. My Ariana name came from a fairy. I collected favorites since I was 13. I had the name Ariana Skye picked when I was 17, that was back in 1998. I didn't have her till I was 27. Her name is too popular. It means holy silver winged.

Much better than Arianna.

Sounds very petty and off. I don't like this name that much.

Ariana is a wonderful name it is the best name ever I love it and everyone should have it, it's the best of all names

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(girl names).

It is too princessy and vowel-y for my taste, I guess. There's nothing inherently wrong with it, but much like Ella, I feel like Ariana is just a few syllables that mean 'girl born after 2000'. I don't like most names that barely require you to move your mouth to say them. They feel insubstantial to me.

I love this name, think it sounds so pretty. The nickname Ari is so cute too.

I love this name, especially since it’s associated with the immensely TALENTED and alluring Ariana Grande. I would probably give this either as a first or middle name for my future daughter!

I prefer Arianna.

I really like this name, especially since I'm a big fan of Ariana Grande and her music. I think it sounds really pretty and graceful.

My name is Ariana but I spell it way differently. How you spell it is Areonia. A lot of people say it wrong, and at school when it's a new teacher or a sub, everyone laughs when they say it wrong. I get really embarrassed. But I guess I'm used to it now. I like my name and a lot of people like it too. They say my name is unique by the spelling which I also agree, I guess.

Sounds like the name of a snobby Italian-American girl. Ariana Grande exactly fits the bill.

This is my cousin's name, and I love it. It's just such a beautiful name. I like long names with too many vowels, especially I's and A's, so it's not surprising that this is one of my favorite names.

I love this name. I think it's a very pretty name. It has a very nice sound to it. When I get older I am going to name my other girl this name.

I agree with Buneary... Ariana Grande COMPLETELY ruined the name for me. All I can think of when I hear this name is the rude, dumb, no-talent diva that I can't escape. Just choose Arianne.

A beautiful strong name. Some of the most talented and successful women in the world are named named Ariana or a variation of it eg "Ariana Grande" and "Arianna Huffington". Love it!

Ariana Grande has really ruined this name. I sure wouldn't like a name associated with a no-talent diva who's rude towards her fans.

I think it is a beautiful name, but I like to pronouce it
Er-EE-ah-nuh, that's just me :)

I'd be careful with this name, since Ariana also happens to mean "(female) Aryan" (as in the Aryan race) in several languages, including Italian and Portuguese.

It sounds like the name of a Disney princess, or a character out of a book. Four syllables is bit over the top for me.

This is my name! I love this name it is very cute and sweet. I am proud of my name. My nickname is Ari but I've never been called Ana.

Evidently this name is becoming more "trendy", but I have yet to meet an actual person with the name Ariana.

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However, I grew up around TONS of Adriana's. I always thought Adriana was pretty, but I found the 'd' somewhat harsh. Take the 'd' out, and you have Ariana--I like it.

This is a beautiful name, no wonder it's gradually getting more recognition. I'm writing a book and my main character is definitely going to be called Ariana.

I like the triple A combination of this name. It's a beautiful name and I don't understand the whole comment about it being "off-balance". Either way; it's also cute and you can use the nickname of Ari.

No offense to all Arianas out there, but here's why I wouldn't use this name: it just doesn't look balanced - it has too many 'A's, and the 'I' in the middle just makes the effect too much to handle. And names ending in '-ana' just give me the impression that the parents are either being too lazy or trying too hard to choose the name. Phonetically, it flows, but I can't say the same for the spelling, sorry.

Aside from being a bit too trendy for my tastes, this one makes me think of a "soap opera princess".

I love the name Ariana. It sounds very exotic, but isn't quite so unique anymore.

I heard the name for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and I love it, it's gonna be my daughter's middle name! It sounds so pretty.

This is my name, but I spell it AURIANA. I've met lots of Ariana's and Arianna's, but never someone who spelled it with a U, like me. I like my spelling better because it's more unique.

My daughter has the name Ariana. We say it as ARE-ee-ah-nuh and we call her ARE-ee for short. The first time I saw this name I was reading a Danielle Steele novel and it was a character in her book titled "The Ring". I've loved the name ever since.

There are so many new mommies naming their babies Ariana. It is a beautiful name but not so unqie now.

So trendy.

"Ariana" reminds me of "Rihanna".

I love this name. Not sure if I would use one "n" or two though.

I'm someone who loves to write, and I once used this name for a character in a story. Everywhere else I've seen it, it was spelled "Arianna". I'm glad I'm not the only one who spells it with just one "n".

I love this name. It is my name and I am glad. It is a unique name. Although I used to hate it now I love it.