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Arieli

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-ree-EL-ee /ˌɑ.riˈɛl.i/Medium

Meaning: Built on Ariel, from Hebrew ari ('lion') and el ('God') - 'lion of God,' a name used in the Hebrew Bible for Jerusalem. The final -i is a modern affectionate extension common in Latino U.S. naming; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright extension of Ariel: 'lion of God' with a warm -i ending (said 'ah-ree-EL-ee'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningBuilt on Ariel, from Hebrew ari ('lion') and el ('God') - 'lion of God,' a name used in the Hebrew Bible for Jerusalem. The final -i is a modern affectionate extension common in Latino U.S. naming; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#15483 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220092024

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

Arieli takes Ariel - Hebrew ari ('lion') plus el ('God') - and extends it with a warm final -i. Ariel appears in the Hebrew Bible as a name for Jerusalem and has long been used for both boys and girls. The -i extension is a modern habit rather than an inherited form, so routes are uncertain here (said 'ah-ree-EL-ee').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, bright, and modern.

Did you know? Ariel means 'lion of God' in Hebrew and is used in the Bible as a poetic name for Jerusalem; Arieli adds the soft -i ending common in modern Latino naming.
Overall data confidence 36%
References - Arieli — Hebrew Ariel 'lion of God'; modern -i extension

Variations

ArielAriellyArieliz

Nicknames

AriElliRiri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arieli mean?

Arieli extends Ariel, Hebrew for 'lion of God,' with a modern -i ending; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Arieli?

It's said ah-ree-EL-ee /ˌɑ.riˈɛl.i/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Arieli a boy or girl name?

Arieli is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Arieli?

Arieli is extremely rare in the U.S.

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