Ariella
Meaninglion of God · Hebrew form of Ariel
- US rank
- #174
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #154 in 2020
1,756 babies were named Ariella in the US in 2025. It has dropped 20 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ariella you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 915 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ariella, 1,756 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ariella would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAriella first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #154.
- Then vs nowAriella is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 14,881 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 915.
- TrendAriella has slipped 20 places over the last five years and now sits at #174. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAriella is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #37, followed by Rhode Island (#59) and New Jersey (#90). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningAriella is a Hebrew form of Ariel, which means “lion of God”. Our records link it to French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Ariella
Ariella is a girl name of French and Hebrew origin meaning “lion of God”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lla”. US birth records list Ariella for girls from 1967 to 2025, in 58 of those 59 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #154 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #174, with 1,756 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.6 | 389,610 girls |
| 1970s | 9.4 | 106,270 girls |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,285 girls |
| 1990s | 68 | 14,751 girls |
| 2000s | 109 | 9,183 girls |
| 2010s | 485 | 2,060 girls |
| 2020s | 1,036 | 965 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Ariella
What does the name Ariella mean?
Ariella means “lion of God” in Hebrew, as a form of Ariel.
What is the origin of the name Ariella?
Ariella has French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Ariella a boy or girl name?
Ariella is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ariella?
Ariella ranked #174 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,756 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#154).