Ariella Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Ariella

Ariella Name Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: arr-ee-ell-ah, air-ee-ell-ah
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Ariella Name Meaning

Ariella is a combination of the Hebrew words “ari” and “ella,” meaning “lion” and “God is my oath,” respectively. This gives the name a strong, powerful connotation. It’s no wonder parents are drawn to this name for their daughters!

But the meaning of a name is not just about the words it is made up of, it’s also about the person who bears the name. And just like the lion, the Ariella’s are strong, fierce, and independent.

History of the Name Ariella

The name Ariella can trace its roots back to the Hebrew language, with “Ari” meaning “lion” and “ella” meaning “God is my oath.” So, essentially, the name Ariella means “lion of God.” Pretty fierce, right?

But it’s not just the meaning that makes this name unique. The history of the name Ariella is just as interesting.

Popularity of the Name Ariella

Ariella first started appearing as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th century, but it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that it really began to take off in popularity. This can be attributed to the rise of Hebrew names in the Western world, as well as the influence of popular culture.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Ariella began to appear more frequently in literature and on the big screen. This helped to cement the name as a popular choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.

Fast forward to the present day and Ariella is still a popular choice for parents. The name has a timeless quality that makes it suitable for babies born in any decade.

In the United States, Ariella is considered to be a relatively uncommon name. It is not in the top 1000 most popular names, but it is still well-known and used.

Final Thoughts on the Name Ariella

In conclusion, Ariella is a name with a rich history, a powerful meaning, and a timeless appeal. It’s no wonder it’s still a popular choice for parents today. So, if you’re looking for a unique and meaningful name for your little girl, Ariella is definitely worth considering.

Ariella Name Popularity

How popular is the name Ariella? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
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1930	—	0	0%
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1932	—	0	0%
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1971	—	0	0%
1972	2,319	6	0.0004%
1973	—	0	0%
1974	—	0	0%
1975	—	0	0%
1976	—	0	0%
1977	2,868	5	0.0004%
1978	2,730	5	0.0004%
1979	2,540	7	0.0005%
1980	1,866	20	0.0014%
1981	2,325	11	0.0007%
1982	1,733	25	0.0017%
1983	1,707	25	0.0017%
1984	1,856	20	0.0013%
1985	2,286	12	0.0008%
1986	1,655	30	0.002%
1987	1,889	23	0.0015%
1988	1,646	35	0.0022%
1989	1,692	37	0.0023%
1990	1,167	99	0.006%
1991	1,188	97	0.006%
1992	1,431	65	0.0041%
1993	1,319	79	0.0051%
1994	1,286	81	0.0053%
1995	1,261	83	0.0055%
1996	1,340	76	0.0051%
1997	1,255	90	0.0061%
1998	1,199	102	0.0068%
1999	1,227	100	0.0067%
2000	1,433	75	0.0049%
2001	1,291	96	0.0064%
2002	1,238	106	0.0071%
2003	1,163	130	0.0085%
2004	1,318	100	0.0066%
2005	1,138	151	0.0099%
2006	1,007	202	0.0129%
2007	1,034	200	0.0127%
2008	887	260	0.0168%
2009	860	266	0.0178%
2010	725	335	0.0232%
2011	614	418	0.0293%
2012	546	494	0.0347%
2013	442	649	0.0456%
2014	384	805	0.0553%
2015	392	773	0.0531%
2016	330	948	0.0658%
2017	286	1,068	0.0765%
2018	278	1,127	0.082%
2019	209	1,386	0.1024%
2020	152	1,741	0.1368%
2021	178	1,515	0.1239%

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What names sound like Ariella?

If you like how Ariella sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Ariella.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Arella	Messenger from God, angel	Hebrew
Ariela	Lion of God	Hebrew
Ariell	Lion of God	Hebrew
Arielle	Lion of God	Hebrew
Ariellia	Lion of God	Hebrew
Auriella	Golden	Latin
Oriella	Golden	Latin
Uriella	God's light	Hebrew

What names are similar to Ariella?

Find a name that’s like Ariella, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Adiella	The Lord's adornment	Hebrew
Arbella	Prayerful	Latin
Ardella	Blooming meadow	Hebrew
Aricella	Treasure chest	Spanish
Aviella	My father is God	Hebrew
Priella	Fruit of God	Hebrew

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19 Comments

Florence Jan 29 at 11:08 am

I love this name! In my opinion it’s so much better than Ariel ( I prefer it for boys ). It has a very romantic but strong sound and it really fits the meaning : lioness of God.
Aria, Riela, Arie, Ali could be a good nicknames.

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Prince k joe Nov 9 at 3:01 am

From the day I named my first child Ferdinand which means BOLD BUT YET BRAVE. I and my wife start thinking of a name with a similar meaning for our next child. A lot of prophecies came that our next child will be a girl child and she is going to be bold, courageous and a fighter ( a fighter not for a negative purpose). Then we started searching for names with courage attach to them. Exactly a year to my wife’s pregnancy, her late father appeared to her in her dream and told her she will give birth to a baby girl and her name is ARIELLA (MEANING THE LIONESS OF GOD). We all know that the lion is very bold, courageous, brilliant and unafraid of anything. This is why I named her ARIELLA- LIONESS OF GOD.

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Tonia Apr 30 at 9:26 am

I choose the name Ariel for my girl because when I was few weeks pregnant with her I had no idea I was pregnant, until I lost my son Alexander, he was just 2 years old and has been suffering from the illness called C P, it was the day he rested that I noticed that I was pregnant with my bundle of Joy. My Ariel

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Kami Mar 21 at 9:08 am

Meaning of the name is Lioness Of God.. She was in NICU for 8 days due the the cord being wrapped twice around her neck and lack of oxygen to her brain.. She is such a fighter and her name has so much meaning

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Esther(Mommy) Dec 22 at 1:14 pm

I chose that name bc i am a Christian a true believer and it means lioness of god

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Twi Nov 1 at 8:07 pm

I chose the name because of two things. 1st is the meaning of the name “lion of God.” Having a name with a beautiful meaning was important to me. 2nd reason is the beauty of the sound of the name.

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Mandi Aug 28 at 11:09 am

We pronounce it Are-ee-ella. I love it as it means Lioness of God. My husband is Hispanic and we wanted a name that was beautiful in both English and Spanish and when we came across Ariella we loved it!

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Breanna Aug 4 at 9:58 am

Hebrew meaning
Lioness of God

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Gladys Jul 30 at 9:55 am

When I was pregnant with her, I asked God her purpose on earth and He said “she’s a lioness of God” so I searched for a name that was in that line and Ariella popped up.
Indeed she’s a lioness

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Mama Jenn Jul 11 at 5:47 pm

We choose her name the night before she was born.
I would have preferred her name spelled with one L instead of 2 but hubby wanted 1L.
She is the sweetest baby!!

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Alyssa Jun 28 at 9:44 am

I chose her name as Ariella because it means Lioness of God

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Ariella Jun 4 at 9:58 am

I just thought when I looked up my name differently things would pop up but after seeing these makes me more confident for my name thank you all

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Mama Keri Feb 13 at 2:36 pm

Ariella is a Jewish name which means “Lion of God”. This is exactly what I want her to be – courageous, bold, brilliant, and unafraid!

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Alexis Feb 1 at 3:15 pm

Someone commented on my fb post in a group “ARIELLA” and i loved it ! I wanted the name Ariel but her dad wasn’t a fan so Ariella was perfect it we pronounce it in spanish and it’s just beautiful ??
I love that it’s a super unique name?

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Wendy Dec 2 at 1:39 pm

My daughter name ariella and people taught the name was beautiful so the whole village named their girl xhild that

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NIWEMWUNGERI Arriella Sep 8 at 5:52 am

I want to know the orgin of arriella as a name.

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Liz Jul 27 at 4:49 am

Beautiful name with a very strong meaning for a girl child.

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sherry Aug 16 at 10:38 am

We loved the name ariel we added a la at the end to make it different.

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Amanda Jun 6 at 9:10 pm

It’s means lion of god Leo sign

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