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Ariel

female

Meaning

"Lion of God"

A Hebrew name appearing in biblical texts, used for multiple genders and associated with strength and devotion.

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Popularity History of Ariel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#299Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#299

Ariel was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-12

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ariel Nicknames

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

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Similar Names to Ariel

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Andrea

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uh-LEK-sis

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Anne

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ariel

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Length5 letters

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