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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ariella — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ariell|Ariellah
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 38% boy · 62% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Ariella

◈

air-ee-EL-uh · 4 syllables

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Girl
#196
→ Stable
Girl
#196
Popularity score: 47
→ Stable
Peak
#154 in 2020
5yr
-11 ranks
Velocity
-11
Birth frequency
4.3 per 10,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12491 in 2022

Peak: #12491 in 2022

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #196 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Ariella

Popularity score: 47  ·  SSA Rank: #196

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-11 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewReligiousBiblicalModernUnisex4-syllableCelestialMeaningfulContemporarySpiritual
Character
lion-hearted couragegraceful strengthspirited wisdomluminous kindness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ariellas

determinedathleticcompetitivedisciplinedpowerful
STRONG
High confidence

Ariella is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #196 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -11 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#196 · niche
Ariella at a Glance
Meaning:Lion of God. A name rooted in biblical Hebrew, modernized with the feminine suffix -ella, traditionally associated with spiritual strength and divine connection.
Language root:Hebrew · Ariel
Peak rank:#154 in 2020
5yr change:-11 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #196 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Ariella Akinbami
Olympic sprinter
Similar Sound
AureliaArabellaAmeliaArianaAurora
Similar Style
GabrielEzraMicah◈LeahEden◈Sophia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ariella
NoahLeviEden◈Zion◈Maya◈IsaiahElianaSamuel
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↑↑ Surging
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Hebrew · #53
→ Stable
Eden◈
Hebrew · #72
→ Stable
Sophia
Greek · #6
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ariella illustration
Name Intelligence
Ariella · Overview
Summary

Ariella is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #196 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
38% boy · 62% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Religious · Modern · Meaningful character
Ariella carries a warm, ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ariella.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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