Arael

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-rah-EL /ɑ.rɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Ariel — from the Hebrew Ari'el, 'lion of God' (also an angelic name); we note the sacred elementLow

In 30 seconds: A lion of God: Arael is a form of Ariel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-rah-EL').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA form/spelling of Ariel — from the Hebrew Ari'el, 'lion of God' (also an angelic name); we note the sacred element

U.S. rank (2024)#9008 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 91

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arael is a form/spelling of Ariel — from the Hebrew Ari'el, 'lion of God' (also an angelic name; we note the sacred element). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-rah-EL').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-lion-of-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ariel is Hebrew for 'lion of God' (also an angelic name) — Arael is a form of it, lyrical and classic (we note the sacred element; said 'ah-rah-EL').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Ariel — theophoric; routes layered

Variations

ArielArelAraelh

Nicknames

Ara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arael mean?

Arael is a form of Ariel — Hebrew 'lion of God' (also an angelic name). We note the sacred element.

How do you pronounce Arael?

It's said ah-rah-EL /.rl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Arael a boy or girl name?

Arael is a boy's name.

How popular is Arael?

Arael is a very rare name in the U.S.