Adrijana is a female given name of Slavic origin, specifically from the South Slavic languages spoken in countries such as Croatia and Serbia. The name derives from the male name Adrijan, which is the Croatian form of the Latin name Adrianus. This name has a long history dating back to ancient Rome.
The name Adrianus is believed to have originated from the Latin word "hadrianus," which means "from Hadria." Hadria was an ancient city located in what is now Italy. The name Adrianus was popular among the Romans and was often used as a nickname for someone who came from Hadria or had some connection to the city.
Over time, the name Adrianus evolved into Adrijan in the South Slavic languages. As with many names that have been passed down through generations, there are variations of Adrijan depending on the language and region. For example, it is known as Adrian in English, Adrián in Spanish, and Адриян in Bulgarian.
While the name Adrijana has a strong historical background, it does not have an explicit meaning or symbolism associated with it. However, it is often considered to be a beautiful and elegant name that carries a certain sophistication.
Today, Adrijana continues to be popular as a female given name in many countries around the world. Despite its Slavic origins, it has been adopted by people of various backgrounds and cultures who appreciate its unique sound and historic significance.
The given statistics show the annual birth occurrences of the name Adrijana in the United States over a span of years from 2008 to 2022. Over this period, there were fluctuations in the number of births with the name Adrijana each year.
In 2008, there were 8 babies named Adrijana born in the U.S., marking the highest number of births recorded that year for this particular name. The following year, 2009, saw a slight decrease with 7 births. However, there was an increase again in 2010 with 9 births.
The years 2011 and 2012 both witnessed 5 births each, indicating some consistency in the frequency of this name during those two years. Interestingly, from 2013 onwards, there was a noticeable uptick in the number of babies named Adrijana born annually, with 9 births recorded each year until 2014 and again in 2015.
After a dip to 5 births in 2016, there seemed to be an increase in popularity for this name once more as it peaked at 8 births both in 2018 and 2022. Despite the fluctuation over time, these statistics suggest that Adrijana has remained a somewhat consistent choice among parents naming their daughters in recent years.
When looking at the aggregate data over the entire period from 2008 to 2022, we can see that there were a total of 86 babies named Adrijana born in the United States. This indicates that while not incredibly common, this name has been steadily present among newborns during these years.