Arabel

Q: What is the origin of Arabel?

Arabel is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Arabel a girl name?

Arabel is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Eagle; God"

Used in medieval Europe as a variant of Arabella or Arabelle, it has contested etymology with multiple proposed roots.

Themes:medievalvariantbiblical

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Arabel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#13596Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

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Arabel did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Arabel Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Arabel.

4 ideas

aray

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abel

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abey

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Baby Name Lists That Include Arabel

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Arabel mean?

Arabel means "Eagle; God". Used in medieval Europe as a variant of Arabella or Arabelle, it has contested etymology with multiple proposed roots.

What is the origin of Arabel?

Arabel is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Arabel?

According to the latest SSA data, Arabel is currently ranked #13596 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Arabel a girl name?

Arabel is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Arabel?

Popular nicknames for Arabel include aray, abel, ar, abey. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Arabel?

There are many names similar to Arabel in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Latin

Syllables3

Length6 letters

US Rank#13596

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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