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Areli

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Pronounced ah-REH-lee /ɑːˈreɪ.liː/Low

Meaning: Lion of God; angel of the first heavenLow

In 30 seconds: Areli is a Hebrew name meaning lion of God and is also the name of an angel in Hebrew mystical tradition. It appears in the Old Testament as a son of Gad and has a fierce, divine beauty that makes it distinctive.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningLion of God; angel of the first heaven
U.S. rank (2025)#1262 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births177 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,622

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819662025

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 elements ari (lion) and el (God), meaning lion of God. The name appears in Genesis 46:16 as a son of Gad and grandson of Jacob. It has also been identified as an angel's name in later Jewish texts.

In the United States, Areli is used primarily in Hispanic communities where it has been adopted as a beautiful, spiritual name with Hebrew roots. Its three syllables flow well and its lion meaning gives it strength.

Did you know? In Jewish Kabbalistic texts, Areli is listed as one of the angels presiding over the first heaven — connecting this name not just to Scripture but to the rich tradition of Jewish mysticism and angelology.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Areli

Variations

ArelyArellyArelie

Nicknames

AriReli

Famous Bearers

  • ★Areli (biblical)
    Son of Gad and grandson of Jacob, listed among those who went to Egypt in Genesis 46:16

If you like Areli…

Ariel— Same Hebrew ari (lion) root
Arya— Similar sound and strength meaning
Layla— Three-syllable feminine name of similar beauty
Yaneli— echoes that soft -li sound
Adina— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does Areli mean?

Areli means lion of God in Hebrew, from ari (lion) and el (God). It appears in Genesis and is also an angel name in Jewish mystical texts.

Is Areli a biblical name?

Yes, Areli appears in Genesis 46:16 as a son of Gad and grandson of Jacob.

How do you pronounce Areli?

Areli is pronounced ah-REH-lee with three syllables.

What names are similar to Areli?

Similar Hebrew names include Ariel, Arya, and Aurelie.

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