Arial Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAIR-ee-al / /ˈɛəriəl/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'airy'; English: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arial is derived from the Latin word 'aerialis', meaning 'of the air'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 20th century. The name is often associated with a sense of lightness and freedom. Arial is also recognized as a modern variant of the name Ariel, which has biblical roots.
Trend Summary
The name Arial has seen limited popularity in the United States, often associated with modern naming trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ariel
International Variants
- Arielle (French)
- Ariel (Hebrew)
- Ariela (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arial was first seen in the United States in 1981. Arial has ranked as high as #1158 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Georgia, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Arial has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Arial (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 69 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 48 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 63 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |