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Aryel
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Pronounced AR-ee-el /ˈɑːr.i.ɛl/Medium
Meaning: A modern spelling of Ariel, from the Hebrew for 'lion of God.' Airy and current; used here for a girl.Low
In 30 seconds: An Ariel spelling: Aryel reads 'lion of God' (said 'AR-ee-el'). Airy and modern.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA modern spelling of Ariel, from the Hebrew for 'lion of God.' Airy and current; used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2024)#15505 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 569
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
Aryel is a variant of Ariel, from the Hebrew ari'el, 'lion of God.' Modern in spelling and airy in sound — rare in the U.S. (said 'AR-ee-el').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, airy, and modern.
Did you know? Aryel respells Ariel, the Hebrew for 'lion of God' — a fresh, current take that keeps the classic's airy strength (said 'AR-ee-el').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Aryel — Ariel variant; Hebrew 'lion of God'
Variations
ArielArielleAryelle
Nicknames
AriElle
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aryel mean?
Aryel is a spelling of Ariel, Hebrew for 'lion of God.'
How do you pronounce Aryel?
It's said AR-ee-el /ˈɑːr.i.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Aryel a boy or girl name?
Aryel is a girl's name.
How popular is Aryel?
Aryel is a rare name in the U.S.