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Ariel

male

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

#511Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#511

Ariel was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+11

better 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

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Similar Names to Ariel

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AN-thuh-nee

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Andrew

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Aaron

AIR-un

“Exalted; Mountain of Strength”

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Adam

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Adrian

AY-dree-un

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Angel

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Aidan

“Little Fiery One”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ariel

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Length5 letters

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