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