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Areli

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-REH-lee /ɑˈrɛ.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ar'eli — variously 'a lion of God; the valiant/heroic'; a biblical son of Gad; used for both sexes; we note the sacred elementLow

In 30 seconds: A lion of God; the valiant: Areli is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'ah-REH-lee').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ar'eli — variously 'a lion of God; the valiant/heroic'; a biblical son of Gad; used for both sexes; we note the sacred element
U.S. rank (2024)#9012 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719892024

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

Areli comes from the Hebrew Ar'eli — variously 'a lion of God; the valiant/heroic'; a biblical son of Gad (we note the sacred element). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'ah-REH-lee').

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

Did you know? Areli is Hebrew, variously 'a lion of God; the valiant' (a biblical son of Gad) — a lyrical name, used for both sexes (we note the sacred element; said 'ah-REH-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Areli — Hebrew; unisex; theophoric

Variations

ArelyArelianoArelie

Nicknames

Ari

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Naftali— shares the -li ending
Naftuli— echoes that soft -li sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Areli mean?

Areli is Hebrew, variously 'a lion of God; the valiant' (a biblical son of Gad); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the sacred element.

How do you pronounce Areli?

It's said ah-REH-lee /r.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Areli a boy or girl name?

Areli is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Areli?

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

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