Oriana
Oriana is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “Golden, dawn”, pronounced or-ee-AH-nah. It ranked #1791 in the United States in 2025, given to 113 babies, and peaked at #1327 in 1998. Common nicknames: Ori, Ana, Ria.
How popular is Oriana in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Oriana mean, and where does it come from?
Oriana is usually read from the Latin aurum, "gold," or oriri, "to rise" — the dawn. It belongs first to the beloved of Amadís de Gaula, the Spanish chivalric romance that Cervantes made fun of and everyone in sixteenth-century Europe read; Elizabeth I was addressed as Oriana in a famous set of madrigals. Italy gave it Oriana Fallaci, the war correspondent who interviewed everyone and flattered no one. American records hold the name from 1966, and it remains uncommon.
How is Oriana used around the world?
Oriana is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Oriana?
Famous People Named Oriana
- Oriana Fallaci — Italian journalist, war correspondent and author
- Oriana Sabatini — Argentine singer and actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Oriana mean?
Oriana is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Golden, dawn." Oriana is usually read from the Latin aurum, "gold," or oriri, "to rise" — the dawn. It belongs first to the beloved of Amadís de Gaula, the Spanish chivalric romance that Cervantes made fun of and everyone in sixteenth-century Europe read; Elizabeth I was addressed as Oriana in a famous set of madrigals.
How do you pronounce Oriana?
Oriana is pronounced or-ee-AH-nah. Common variations include Orianna, Oriane, Auriana.
Is Oriana a girl name?
Yes, Oriana is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ori, Ana, Ria.