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

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

Arielle: A Name Fit for a Mermaid

The name Arielle is of French origin and is a variant of the name Ariana. The name Ariana comes from the Latin name Ariadne, meaning “very holy.” Arielle, meaning “very holy lion,” is a name that has been around for centuries and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.

A History of Arielle

Arielle has been a popular name for centuries, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that it began to see a significant increase in popularity. According to the Social Security Administration, the name Arielle first appeared on the list of top 1,000 baby names in the United States in 1980 and has been steadily climbing the ranks ever since.

The Rise of the Mermaid

Arielle’s popularity may have been influenced by the Disney film “The Little Mermaid,” which was released in 1989. The main character of the movie is Ariel, a mermaid who falls in love with a human prince. The movie’s success may have contributed to the name’s popularity, as parents looked to give their daughters a name that was both unique and meaningful.

The Meaning of Arielle

The name Arielle is often associated with the mermaid character from the Disney movie, but its true meaning is much deeper than that. The name Arielle means “very holy lion,” which is a powerful and meaningful name for any little girl. The lion is a symbol of strength and courage, while the “very holy” part of the meaning represents purity and goodness.

Popularity of the Name Arielle

Today, Arielle is a popular name for girls, ranking in the top 500 names for baby girls in the United States. It’s a name that is both unique and meaningful, and it’s easy to see why so many parents have chosen it for their daughters.

In conclusion, Arielle is a name that has stood the test of time and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. With its French origin, meaning of “very holy lion,” and association with the Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” , Arielle is a name that is both unique and meaningful, making it a perfect choice for any parents looking for a name for their little girl.

Arielle Name Popularity

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

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
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1969	—	0	0%
1970	2,129	9	0.0006%
1971	2,597	5	0.0003%
1972	—	0	0%
1973	—	0	0%
1974	2,094	9	0.0007%
1975	2,458	6	0.0005%
1976	2,130	10	0.0008%
1977	—	0	0%
1978	2,061	13	0.001%
1979	2,073	14	0.001%
1980	1,304	50	0.0034%
1981	1,235	58	0.0039%
1982	949	107	0.0072%
1983	690	194	0.0131%
1984	608	247	0.0166%
1985	614	258	0.017%
1986	599	268	0.0178%
1987	594	281	0.0184%
1988	373	606	0.0389%
1989	185	1,491	0.0924%
1990	185	1,551	0.0936%
1991	182	1,611	0.0988%
1992	286	938	0.0588%
1993	406	572	0.0367%
1994	430	545	0.0355%
1995	384	653	0.0433%
1996	426	561	0.0375%
1997	393	628	0.0425%
1998	437	565	0.0377%
1999	505	474	0.0317%
2000	556	427	0.028%
2001	575	403	0.0267%
2002	585	398	0.0266%
2003	582	427	0.0281%
2004	646	376	0.0247%
2005	629	399	0.0261%
2006	572	472	0.0301%
2007	615	442	0.028%
2008	621	450	0.0291%
2009	547	514	0.0344%
2010	507	542	0.0376%
2011	498	543	0.0381%
2012	416	710	0.0498%
2013	366	810	0.0569%
2014	333	953	0.0654%
2015	345	899	0.0618%
2016	297	1,045	0.0725%
2017	316	973	0.0697%
2018	313	978	0.0712%
2019	324	921	0.068%
2020	348	837	0.0658%
2021	373	749	0.0613%

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What names sound like Arielle?

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

Name	Meaning	Origin
Arelle	Messenger from God, angel	Hebrew
Ariele	Lion of God	Hebrew
Ariell	Lion of God	Hebrew
Ariella	Lion of God	Hebrew
Aurielle	Golden	Latin
Orielle	Golden	Latin

What names are similar to Arielle?

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

Name	Meaning	Origin
Abrielle	Father of many	Hebrew
Adrielle	From Hadria	Latin
Arbelle	Prayerful	Latin
Ardelle	A Frenchified form of Ardella, “the delightful quencher.”	French
Ariellel	Lion of God	Hebrew
Arnelle		American
Brielle	God is my strength	French

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Siblings of Arielle

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Josiah	God supports	Hebrew

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11 Comments

Peter Jan 30 at 7:02 pm

We named our daughter Arielle, not because we have any connection to religious ideas, just that we liked it, and whilst having familiarity, it also has some individuality.

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Arielle Jan 3 at 1:56 am

My name is Arielle im 34 years old and I always knew the meaning of my name. Im just coming into realization that my name and my faith in God the most high is connected so deep. My love for God will never be broken. My faith is so strong. We are the Lions of God.
ARIELLE ?

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Mama Lora Jul 25 at 8:33 am

The name Arielle is a variant of Ariel and means “Lion of God.” We wanted a name that had a strong meaning but also sounded beautiful. We pronounce the name ar-ee-elle.

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ARIELLE M. GUMBOC Mar 3 at 6:23 pm

My name is Arielle and my sister named me with that name when my mom’s pregnant although I currently don’t want this name because it’s not suitable to the name of my parents but time passed I’m kinda like it it’s like cute and lovable name, until I found out the meaning which is Lion of god.

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Doris Wheat Nov 17 at 6:08 pm

I named my daughter Arielle because I found it so beautiful. At the time in 1993 I had no idea about the little mermaid having that name. She was my first child. Although I believe it’s spelled/pronounced differently in the movie. She has grown to be a beautiful young woman and it fits her perfectly!

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Stephanie Nov 2 at 3:13 pm

I named my daughter Arielle because God told me to if I ever had a daughter. It was more of a promise. I told God that one day if I ever had another child I would like a girl- and told him that he could name her, so he gave me the name Arielle which means Lion of God. 3 years later I got pregnant and had a daughter. I am honored to be her mother she’s such a blessing to everyone she meets

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Chelsea Oct 1 at 6:49 pm

I am a big Disney fan and my all time favorite movie is the little mermaid I have all 3 movies love them all and when I was a child I wish I was a mermaid to swim all day so when I had my first child a boy I knew I was going to name him from the movie and besides Ariel being one of my favorite characters Sebastian was also my favorite character so I know I want to name my daughter after the movie and Ariel but I want everyone to pronounce it the way Sebastian does so we are thinking Arielle or ariella and everyone call her ariel

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Mama Mia Aug 17 at 1:39 pm

I chose the name Arielle for its meaning. Lion of God.

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Alyssa Mar 26 at 11:37 am

Disney fan
Put Ariel and Belle together

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Erika Dec 31 at 10:32 am

It’s part my name and her fathers

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Cassie Aug 31 at 9:07 am

Arielle means Lioness of God and I have long red hair like Ariel from The Little Mermaid. So naming our daughter Arielle was a tribute to our Lord and to me as her mother.

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