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Ariela

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Pronounced air-ee-EL-uh /ˌɛər.iˈɛl.ə/High

Meaning: Lion of God; feminine form of Ariel, from Hebrew ari (lion) + el (God)High

In 30 seconds: The four-syllable feminine form of Ariel meaning 'lion of God' in Hebrew. It carries the same majestic biblical symbolism as Ariel while gaining the -ela suffix that places it in the Ariella/Gabriella naming register.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningLion of God; feminine form of Ariel, from Hebrew ari (lion) + el (God)

U.S. rank (2025)#1263 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births177 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,840

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

Ariela is the feminine form of Ariel (Hebrew: ari, lion + El, God: lion of God). Ariel appears in the Bible as a designation for Jerusalem and as a person's name. The -ela ending parallels other feminine Hebrew names like Gabriela and Rafaela.

Ariela has appeared in U.S. birth data from the late 20th century. It ranked #1138 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Ariel appears in the Hebrew Bible (Isaiah 29:1–2) as a poetic name for Jerusalem, meaning 'lion of God' — before Shakespeare used it for the spirit in The Tempest and Disney gave it to the Little Mermaid.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Ariel — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ArielAriellaAriellaAriela

Nicknames

AriEllaRiel

Famous Bearers

★Ariela Barer (1998-)
American actress and screenwriter

If you like Ariela…

Ariel— the masculine/short form of the same Hebrew name

Ariella— the double-l form of the same name

Gabriela— four-syllable -ela Hebrew-Italian name in the same register

Rafaela— four-syllable -ela Hebrew-Italian name with the same angelic quality

Daniela— four-syllable -ela feminine name from the same tradition

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ariela mean?

Ariela means 'lion of God,' the feminine form of Ariel, from Hebrew ari (lion) and El (God).

How do you pronounce Ariela?

It's said air-ee-EL-uh — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Ariela a boy or girl name?

Ariela is the feminine form; Ariel is used for both sexes.

How popular is Ariela?

Ariela ranked #1138 for U.S. girls in 2024.