Declining since 1990, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Ariell since 1982
Babies named Ariell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 123 |
| 1990s | 347 |
| 2000s | 194 |
| 2010s | 165 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Ariell first entered U.S. records in 1982, a modern respelling of the biblical Ariel. Its peak year was 1990, after which usage has steadily declined, following a trajectory of falling popularity since 1990. While the name has never ranked among top-tier picks, it appeals to parents seeking a feminized variant with a familiar sound. The spelling with double l sets it apart from Arielle and Ariella, which have seen broader use. Ariell has no strong association with any particular state, reflecting its scattered national usage.
Ariell is a variant of the Hebrew name Ariel (אֲרִיאֵל), meaning 'lion of God.' In the Hebrew Bible, Ariel is used as a symbolic name for Jerusalem and also appears as a personal name. The spelling with double l is a modern English adaptation, likely influenced by names like Brielle or Gabrielle. Ariell has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Elle, Ellie
Sibling names for Ariell
Names that share Ariell's style, for a brother or sister.
