Ariela Girl

Popularity: #771 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-ree-EL-ah /ˌɑːriˈɛlə/

Origin: Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning: Hebrew: lioness; Spanish: altar

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ariela has its roots in Hebrew, deriving from the word "ari" meaning "lion" and "el" meaning "God." Thus, the literal translation of Ariela can be understood as "lion of God." This name is a feminine form of the masculine name Ariel, which appears in various historical and religious texts. The transition of the name into English occurred through the Hebrew Bible, where Ariel is mentioned in the Book of Isaiah as a symbolic representation of Jerusalem, further solidifying its significance in Jewish tradition.

Historically, the name Ariela has been associated with various cultural and religious figures. In the Hebrew Bible, Ariel is used to refer to a strong and protective entity, often linked to themes of strength and divinity.

The name gained prominence in the 19th century with the rise of Hebrew literature and the Zionist movement, which sought to revive Hebrew culture and language. This period saw a resurgence of interest in biblical names, including Ariela, as they were embraced by Jewish communities worldwide.

Culturally, Ariela resonates with themes of courage and divine protection, reflecting the qualities attributed to lions in various traditions. The name has been embraced in literature and art, often symbolizing strength and nobility.

Its association with the divine through the suffix "el" connects it to a broader tradition of names that invoke spiritual significance. While diminutive forms like Ari or Ela may be used informally, the name Ariela itself carries a rich historical and cultural weight, embodying a blend of strength and spirituality that has endured through the centuries.

Famous people named Ariela

In this section, you will find notable people named Ariela. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ariela who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ariela who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ariela Barer is an actress best known for Atypical, The Goldbergs, and Marvel's Runaways.

Ariela Mass is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ariela, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElianaGabriellaIsabellaSophiaMiriamTalia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ariela. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ArianaAmaraAlinaAriaAvelineAnyaAlyssaAdriana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ariela was first seen in the United States in 1971.

Ariela has ranked as high as #2161 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Ariela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ariela is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ariela was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ariela.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 177 177
2024 212 212
2023 165 165
2022 185 185
2021 155 155
2020 177 177
2019 166 166
2018 134 134
2017 151 151
2016 149 149
2015 158 158
2014 142 142
2013 115 115
2012 112 112
2011 103 103
2010 115 115
2009 120 120
2008 114 114
2007 74 74
2006 94 94
2005 78 78
2004 83 83
2003 86 86
2002 60 60
2001 51 51
2000 47 47
1999 45 45
1998 54 54
1997 41 41
1996 47 47
1995 37 37
1994 32 32
1993 35 35
1992 38 38
1991 46 46
1990 40 40
1989 22 22
1988 21 21
1987 21 21
1986 22 22
1985 17 17
1984 10 10
1983 23 23
1982 10 10
1981 16 16
1980 6 6
1979 15 15
1978 9 9
1976 5 5
1971 6 6

Top States for Ariela (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 47
30%
TX 30
19%
FL 14
9%
NY 13
8%
AZ 10
6%
NC 8
5%
IL 7
4%
NV 6
4%
VA 6
4%
MA 6
4%
MD 6
4%
TN 5
3%