Holding steady.
Popularity of Arriel since 1982
Babies named Arriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arriel is a rare feminine name that emerged in the United States in 1982, likely as a respelling of Ariel or a modern elaboration of the Hebrew original. Its peak year came in 1991, after which usage stabilized at very low levels. The name has never entered the national top 1000, reflecting its continued rarity. Although it shares roots with the biblical Ariel, Arriel's spelling distinguishes it as a contemporary, creative choice. The name saw most of its use during the 1990s and has maintained a steady but minimal presence since.
Arriel is predominantly a modern English variant of the Hebrew name Ariel, which appears in the Bible as a symbolic name for Jerusalem (Isaiah 29:1) and as a personal name. The Hebrew root 'ari' means 'lion' and 'el' means 'God', yielding 'lion of God'. The spelling Arriel may have been influenced by French forms like Arielle or by a desire for a distinctive feminine variant. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1982 and saw modest use during the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Elle, Riel
Sibling names for Arriel
Names that share Arriel's style, for a brother or sister.
