Arial
Meaninglion of God · English form of Ariel
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,996 in 1991
8 babies were named Arial in the US in 2025. It has climbed 173 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Arial you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Arial, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arial would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArial first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #1,996. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowArial was 4.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 42,194 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 200,000.
- TrendArial has climbed 173 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningArial is an English form of Ariel, which means “lion of God”.
About the name Arial
Arial is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “lion of God”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ial”. US birth records list Arial for girls from 1981 to 2025, in 43 of those 45 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #1,996 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.5 | 152,801 girls |
| 1990s | 24 | 41,806 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 44,504 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 80,386 girls |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 314,136 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Arial
What does the name Arial mean?
Arial means “lion of God” in English, as a form of Ariel.
What is the origin of the name Arial?
Arial has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Arial a boy or girl name?
Arial is a girl name.
How popular is the name Arial?
Arial ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#1,996).