Rising since 1985, #1,261 for girls today.
Popularity of Ariela since 1971
Babies named Ariela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 168 |
| 1990s | 415 |
| 2000s | 807 |
| 2010s | 1,345 |
| 2020s | 1,071 |
Meaning & origin
Ariela is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Ariel, meaning 'lion of God.' Though the name Ariel has ancient roots, Ariela as a distinct given name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971. It has experienced a steady rise in popularity since 1985, reaching its peak rank in 2024 at 1261. In 2025, it was given to about 1 in 9,081 girls, making it a moderately rare choice. The name is most common in states like Arizona, Massachusetts, and Texas, reflecting a broad but niche appeal.
Ariela is a feminine variant of Ariel, derived from the Hebrew elements 'ari' (lion) and 'el' (God). The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as a name for Jerusalem and as a masculine given name. Ariela emerged as a feminine counterpart in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Where Ariela is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ariela” around the world
Where Ariela lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Ela, Ariel
Sibling names for Ariela
Names that share Ariela's style, for a brother or sister.
