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Eriella

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Pronounced eh-ree-EL-uh /ˌɛr.iˈɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling closest to Ariella, the feminine elaboration of Ariel, Hebrew 'lion of God'. The E- opening is a contemporary variation with no older line of its own; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing form of Ariella — from Hebrew 'lion of God' (said 'eh-ree-EL-uh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA modern spelling closest to Ariella, the feminine elaboration of Ariel, Hebrew 'lion of God'. The E- opening is a contemporary variation with no older line of its own; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13957 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920122024

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

Eriella belongs with Ariella, itself a feminine elaboration of the Hebrew Ariel, 'lion of God'. The -ella ending has been one of the most productive in modern naming, and the E- opening here is a recent variation. Because the spelling is new, the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'eh-ree-EL-uh').

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

Did you know? Ariella grew as the feminine of Ariel, Hebrew for 'lion of God'. Eriella swaps the opening vowel, a modern American touch; the routes for this spelling are uncertain, which we note (said 'eh-ree-EL-uh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Eriella — Ariella variant; Hebrew Ariel; routes uncertain

Variations

AriellaArielleEriela

Nicknames

EriEllaEllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eriella mean?

Eriella sits with Ariella, from Hebrew Ariel, 'lion of God'. Routes uncertain for this spelling, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eriella?

It's said eh-ree-EL-uh /ˌɛr.iˈɛl.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Eriella a boy or girl name?

Eriella is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Eriella?

Eriella is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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