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Aryel

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-ee-el /ˈɑr.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ariel — from the Hebrew, 'a lion of God' (ari, 'lion', + el, 'God'); a poetic name for Jerusalem; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: A lion of God: Aryel spells Ariel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AR-ee-el'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Ariel — from the Hebrew, 'a lion of God' (ari, 'lion', + el, 'God'); a poetic name for Jerusalem; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9965 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019972024

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 spelling of Ariel — from the Hebrew, 'a lion of God' (ari, 'lion', + el, 'God'); a poetic name for Jerusalem (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AR-ee-el').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Jewish families. Rare in this spelling, a-lion-of-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ariel is Hebrew for 'a lion of God' (ari + el) — a poetic name for Jerusalem — Aryel is a spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the sacred sense; said 'AR-ee-el').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Ariel — Hebrew; sacred sense

Variations

ArielArielleAriol

Nicknames

Ari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aryel mean?

Aryel spells Ariel — Hebrew 'a lion of God' (ari + el); a poetic name for Jerusalem. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Aryel?

It's said AR-ee-el /ˈɑr.i.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aryel a boy or girl name?

Aryel is a boy's name (Ariel is used for both sexes).

How popular is Aryel?

Aryel is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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