Ariele
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "lioness of God".
Name Census estimates that about 558 living Americans carry the first name Ariele. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ariele today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ariele births was 1991 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ariele. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
558
~ 1 in 614,255 Americans
Peak year
1991
53 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,255
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Ariele: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ariele from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 254 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ariele by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ariele during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arieles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ariele
The name Ariele is derived from the Hebrew name Ariel, which means "lion of God." It is a variant of the name Ariel, with the added "e" at the end. The name's origins can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts, where it was used as a symbolic reference to Jerusalem or the altar of God.
In the Bible, the name Ariel is mentioned in the Book of Isaiah, where it is used as a symbolic name for Jerusalem. The name is also mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel, where it is used to refer to the prince of Tyre. This suggests that the name had a significant meaning in ancient Hebrew culture and was associated with strength, power, and divinity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ariele can be found in the works of Italian Renaissance poet Ludovico Ariosto. In his epic poem "Orlando Furioso," published in 1516, Ariosto introduces a character named Ariele, who is a mischievous and playful spirit.
In the 17th century, the name Ariele gained popularity in English literature, particularly in the works of John Milton. In his famous poem "Paradise Lost," published in 1667, Milton used the name Ariel to refer to a mischievous and rebellious spirit who served as a companion to the fallen angel Satan.
Another notable historical figure with the name Ariele was Ariele Sioli, an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century. Sioli was known for his intricate engravings and was a prominent figure in the Mannerist art movement.
In the 19th century, the name Ariele found its way into German literature through the works of Heinrich Heine. In his collection of poems "Buch der Lieder" (Book of Songs), published in 1827, Heine included a poem titled "Ariele," which celebrated the beauty and grace of a female figure.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Ariele was Ariele Vidas, an Italian composer and violinist who lived during the 16th century. Vidas was known for his innovative compositions and is considered one of the earliest composers of instrumental music for the violin.
While the name Ariele has been used throughout history in various cultural and literary contexts, it is important to note that its origins and meanings are deeply rooted in ancient Hebrew tradition, symbolizing strength, divinity, and a connection to the divine.
People
Ariele + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ariele as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ariele: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ariele?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 558 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ariele going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 614,255 US residents.
Is Ariele a common name?
We classify Ariele as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 578 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ariele most popular?
The single biggest year for Ariele was 1991, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ariele is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ariele a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ariele in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.