Rising since 2019, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Ariele since 1978
Babies named Ariele per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 153 |
| 1990s | 254 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Ariele, first recorded in 1978, is a feminine variant of the Hebrew name Ariel. It reached its peak popularity in 1991, when it ranked 14,942 nationwide. Since 2019, its usage has been rising. In the most recent year (2025), approximately 1 in 321,453 newborn girls received the name. While its top states are not available, Ariele has seen modest but consistent use, particularly in the 1990s. The name declined after its peak but has recently shown a upward trajectory, suggesting a revival among parents seeking elegant Italian-inflected names.
Ariele is likely a feminine Italian variant of the Hebrew name Ariel, which means 'lion of God' (אֲרִיאֵל). In the Bible, Ariel is a name for Jerusalem and also a person. Ariele emerged as a modern derivative, popularized in Italy and among English speakers seeking a melodic alternative to Ariel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Elle, Lela
Sibling names for Ariele
Names that share Ariele's style, for a brother or sister.
