Arial

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Pronounced AIR-ee-ul /ˈɛr.i.əl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ariel, from the Hebrew for 'lion of God,' now also widely known as the name of the Arial typeface. We give both routes honestly. Airy and modern.Low

In 30 seconds: An Ariel spelling: Arial reads 'lion of God' — and shares the font's name (said 'AIR-ee-ul'). Airy and modern.

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningA spelling of Ariel, from the Hebrew for 'lion of God,' now also widely known as the name of the Arial typeface. We give both routes honestly. Airy and modern.

U.S. rank (2022)#12365 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,189

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

Arial is a variant of Ariel, from the Hebrew ari'el, 'lion of God'; it also happens to name a familiar font, which we note. Airy and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'AIR-ee-ul').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, airy, and modern.

Did you know? Arial reads as a spelling of Ariel ('lion of God,' Hebrew), though it also matches the well-known Arial typeface — a fact we note honestly (said 'AIR-ee-ul').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Arial — Ariel variant, Hebrew 'lion of God'; also font

Variations

ArielAerielArielle

Nicknames

AriEllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arial mean?

Arial is a spelling of Ariel, Hebrew for 'lion of God'; it also matches the font name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Arial?

It's said AIR-ee-ul /ˈɛr.i.əl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arial a boy or girl name?

Arial is a girl's name.

How popular is Arial?

Arial is a rare name in the U.S.