Holding steady.
Popularity of Areil since 1982
Babies named Areil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 167 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Areil is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982, and its peak year came in 1991, when it saw its highest usage. Since then, it has remained stable but uncommon, never breaking into the top 1,000 rankings. The name is almost certainly a variant of Ariel, the Hebrew name meaning 'lion of God,' but the spelling Areil may be a modern American coinage, likely influenced by similar-sounding names like Arielle or Aerial. Despite its rarity, Areil has seen consistent but low-level use over the decades, remaining a distinctive choice for families seeking a familiar sound with a less common spelling.
Areil is likely a respelling or variant of Ariel, a Hebrew name from 'ari' (lion) and 'el' (God), meaning 'lion of God.' In the Bible, Ariel is a poetic name for Jerusalem and also appears as a personal name. The Areil spelling emerged in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by other 'A-' names or as a creative variation. It has seen modest use in the United States since the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Elle, Arie
Sibling names for Areil
Names that share Areil's style, for a brother or sister.
