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Arella

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Pronounced ə-REL-ah /əˈrɛl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew ar'el/arella, 'angel, messenger of God; lion of God'Low

In 30 seconds: Angelic and soft: Arella is Hebrew for 'angel, messenger'. Lyrical, gentle, and heavenly.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew ar'el/arella, 'angel, messenger of God; lion of God'

U.S. rank (2025)#7931 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 486

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

Arella comes from Hebrew — glossed 'angel, messenger of God', linked to ar'el, 'lion of God' (the precise gloss varies, which we note). A lyrical, heavenly name with a soft -ella ending.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, angel at the (likely) root, and gentle.

Did you know? Arella is glossed in Hebrew as 'angel, messenger' (linked to ar'el, 'lion of God') — a soft, heavenly name with a melodic -ella ending.

Overall data confidence 68%

Hebrew references — Arella — gloss varies

Variations

ArelaArelleAriella

Nicknames

Ari

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Ariel— the 'lion of God' relative

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Micaela— shares Arella's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arella mean?

Arella is Hebrew for 'angel, messenger' (linked to 'lion of God'); the gloss varies.

How do you pronounce Arella?

It's said ə-REL-ah /əˈrɛl.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arella a boy or girl name?

Arella is a girl's name.

How popular is Arella?

Arella is a rare name in the U.S.