What does the name Ariel mean?

The name Ariel means "Lion of God".

What is the origin of the name Ariel?

Ariel is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 1,051 babies were named Ariel in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Ariel is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 1,051 ↘

All-Time Total: 77,756

Peak Year: 1991

Ariel is a Hebrew name meaning "lion of God" or "lioness of God." It is derived from the Hebrew word "ari" meaning "lion."

Girl names closely related to Ariel

Melanie Kimberly Alyssa Aaliyah Alison Ariana Aliyah Destiny

Boy names closely related to Ariel

Adrian Elias Victor Eric Johnny Sebastian Isaiah Dorian

Names with similar meaning to Ariel

Areli Arely Ari Ariella Arielle

Births per year in the United States

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