The nameAriane
Ariane is the French form of Ariadne. It is also the name of Europe's space rocket.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Ariane comes from the Greek Ariadne, often read as "most holy".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
In Greek myth Ariadne gave Theseus the thread that led him out of the labyrinth. In the United States Ariane reached 887th place in 1978. In England and Wales it was 1031st in 1996, the first year of the series.
Did you know?
- Europe's launcher Ariane is named after Ariadne. An Ariane 5 rocket launched the James Webb Space Telescope from Kourou on 25 December 2021.
Popularity of the name Ariane
Ariane in the United States
Ariane was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 1,044 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Ariane. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1978. Half of all babies named Ariane in the United States were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 68 in the five years before.
Ariane in France
Ariane was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,935 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Ariane. Its rise began around 1933, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Ariane in France were born before 1986, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 286 births a year on average, against 158 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Ariane
Names from the same generation as Ariane, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ariane mean?
Ariane comes from the Greek Ariadne, often read as "most holy".
What is the origin of the name Ariane?
French, from Greek.
Is Ariane a girl's or a boy's name?
Ariane is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Ariane?
In 2024, Ariane was the 5924th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 21 births.
What are good sibling names for Ariane?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Emmanuelle, Cécile, Lucile and Lucienne for a sister, Graeme, Maxime, Didier and Élie for a brother.