Ariadna

Romantic and elegant but tough and sparky at the same time, Ariadna is a variation of the Greek Ariadne, predominantly used among Spanish speakers. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete who oversaw the labyrinth, where she later helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur.

Ariadna is one of the most popular names in Spain where it had ranked in the Top 100 for over 20 years. Also familiar in Mexico and Puerto Rico, in the US, it was given to 194 girls in a recent year, while classic Ariadne was given to 184.

With its mythological ties and its similarity to Aria, Ariana, and Adriana, Ariadna makes a solid yet stand-out choice and is notably borne by actresses Ariadna Gil and Ariadna Romero. More historically, other famous bearers have been poet and activist Ariadna Scriabina and artist, poet, and critic Ariadna Efron.

Pronounced ar-ee-AHD-nah.

As of October 2026, Ariadna ranked #1417 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1109 in 2021.