Holding steady.
Popularity of Aariel since 1988
Babies named Aariel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Aariel first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988, a modern respelling of the classic Ariel. Its peak year was 2017, and it has maintained a stable trajectory since, though it has never entered the top 1000. The name's popularity has remained consistent, with a modest following among parents seeking a unique variation of a familiar biblical name.
Aariel is a modern variant spelling of Ariel, a biblical name meaning 'lion of God' in Hebrew. The double 'a' spelling appears to be a contemporary respelling influenced by fashionable trends like Aaliyah and Aria. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the late 1980s, with a peak in 2017.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Elle, Aarie
Sibling names for Aariel
Names that share Aariel's style, for a brother or sister.
