What does Ariana mean?
Usually traced to the Greek Ariadne, “most holy.”
What does Genesis mean?
Genesis is the Greek word for “origin” or “beginning.”
Ariana vs Genesis
Which is more popular?
Genesis is more popular than Ariana today: about 3,527 US babies were given the name Genesis in 2025, compared with 2,219 named Ariana.
| Ariana | Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Most holy | Origin, beginning |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ar-ee-AH-nuh | JEN-uh-sis |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1957 | 1964 |
| Peak year | 2014 (5,504) | 2016 (4,351) |
| In 2025 | 2,219 | 3,527 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ariana
Genesis
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ariana | Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16,532 | 21,524 |
| 2010s | 41,342 | 40,524 |
| 2000s | 38,010 | 21,434 |
| 1990s | 18,864 | 8,685 |
| 1980s | 4,685 | 1,121 |
| 1970s | 788 | 278 |
| 1960s | 154 | 12 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ariana or Genesis more popular?
Genesis is more popular than Ariana today: about 3,527 US babies were given the name Genesis in 2025, compared with 2,219 named Ariana.
What is the difference between Ariana and Genesis?
Ariana means Most holy (Greek origin), while Genesis means Origin, beginning (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Ariana or Genesis?
In US records, Ariana first appears in 1957 and Genesis in 1964, so Ariana has the longer recorded history.