Rising since 1985, #174 for girls today.
Popularity of Ariella since 1967
Babies named Ariella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 452 |
| 1990s | 1,220 |
| 2000s | 2,021 |
| 2010s | 8,443 |
| 2020s | 10,077 |
Meaning & origin
Ariella first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1967, but it remained a rare choice for decades. Beginning around 1985, the name embarked on a steady upward trajectory, gaining particular momentum in the 2000s and 2010s. By 2020, it reached its peak rank, becoming a familiar yet distinctive option for parents. As of 2025, Ariella sits at rank 174, with roughly 1 in 915 newborn girls receiving the name. It has been especially well-received in New Mexico, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. The name's appeal lies in its melodic sound and strong biblical-rooted meaning, offering a feminine alternative to the more traditional Ariel while maintaining a connection to heritage.
Ariella is a feminine variant of Ariel, which derives from the Hebrew 'ari' (lion) and 'el' (God), meaning 'lion of God.' In the Hebrew Bible, Ariel is a name for Jerusalem and also appears as a personal name. The feminine form Ariella has gained popularity since the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Where Ariella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ariella” around the world
Where Ariella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
14
babies in 2025
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Quebec
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Ella, Rella, Arie
Sibling names for Ariella
Names that share Ariella's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Emilia, Sienna, Lila, Naomi, Eliana, Talia, Abriella, Alaya, Alayah, Aliza, Anaiah, Areli, Avianna, Blakely, Briella, Demi, Elianna, Eliora, Shoshana, Aleeza, Aubriana, Eliyanah, Giavonna, Myranda, Shekinah, Shifra, Talya, Abelina, Adaiah, Airabella, Aithana, Alanys, Amarianna, Ameliana, Analea, Angellica, Annalea, Arianah, Aurianna, Aviah, Aviona, Avionna, Ayzel, Elianah, Ezabella, Ilyanna, Karmella, Katriel, Maressa, Melayna, Raphaela, Zyonna, Adiya, Adriella, Alaiia, Alaiza, Alaycia, Alitza, Alonah, Alysandra, Amalya, Anael, Analiza, Aneli, Annaleia, Annalis, Arianelly, Aribelle, Ariellah, Ariely, Arihanna, Aritzel, Armonii, Aryanah, Auriella, Aviela, Aviyanna, Avriana, Azriella, Carolyna, Cianni, Davita, Diora, Elienai, Helayna, Israella, Itzabella, Itzayanna, Jaeliana, Jaylina, Jennavecia, Kelaiah, Kelilah, Kimbella, Lynora, Malahni, Melinna, Naama, Yareliz, Yarelly, Zarianna, Zivah, Zykerria, Amariz, Manelyk, Mikeila, Rionna, Adabella, Ahnyla, Alayza, Alazae, Alencia, Alondria, Ambriella, Amelianna, Amilliana, Anaveah, Angeliah, Aniella, Ariannie, Arielly, Arihana, Avabella, Breella, Brietta, Bryella, Caralina, Cataleah, Cathaleya, Chavi, Chianna, Daniyla, Davinity, Dorianna, Elyanah, Illana, Izela, Janelli, Joniah, Karolyna, Koriana, Lilliona, Lillionna, Lilyona, Marchella, Marsella, Mirajane, Nayzeth, Raphaella, Reianna, Riella, Titianna
Brothers: Elias, Jonah, Micah, Noah, Ezra, Adriel, Raphael, Aziel, Eliel, Izrael, Jaziel, Shaya, Abisai, Barak, Dayan, Ellijah, Elyon, Eytan, Ezariah, Jeziel, Leviathan, Ralphael, Santiel, Yaniel, Zaccai, Abishai, Alegend, Atzel, Avir, Azarion, Azarius, Elikai, Jeyren, Joriel, Lavi, Liangelo, Meilech, Yetzael, Damyon, Nisaiah, Addiel, Adriell, Amante, Axavier, Azekiel, Devario, Essiah, Jaevian, Lejend, Malacai, Ossiel, Thailan, Zadiel
Names like Ariella
Names whose popularity has moved with Ariella's over the last 50 years.
