Aryelle
Noble or exalted one from French origins.
Name Census estimates that about 555 living Americans carry the first name Aryelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aryelle today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aryelle births was 2015 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aryelle. 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
555
~ 1 in 617,575 Americans
Peak year
2015
28 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,643
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Aryelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aryelle from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 223 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aryelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aryelle 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 Aryelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aryelles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Florida, Illinois recorded the most babies named Aryelle, while New York, Illinois, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aryelle
The given name Aryelle is a relatively modern variation of the Hebrew name Ariel, which means "lion of God." The name Ariel can be traced back to the Old Testament, where it is mentioned as a name for Jerusalem in the Book of Isaiah. In ancient Semitic cultures, the lion was a symbol of strength, courage, and leadership, making the name a fitting choice for a city of such significance.
The name Aryelle likely emerged as a feminized version of Ariel, with the addition of the French feminine suffix "-elle." This adaptation reflects the growing popularity of the name in Western countries, particularly in the United States and Europe, during the latter half of the 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aryelle can be found in the writings of the 16th-century Italian poet and scholar Ariel Isidoro Annibali, who wrote under the pseudonym Ariele. While not the exact spelling, this early use of a variant of the name demonstrates its presence in European literary circles during the Renaissance period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aryelle or its variants. One of the most famous is Ariel Sharon (1928-2014), an Israeli military leader and politician who served as the 11th Prime Minister of Israel from 2001 to 2006.
Another prominent figure is Arielle Dombasle (born 1958), a French-American singer, actress, and director known for her work in both film and music. Her unique stage name combines the traditional Ariel with the French spelling variation.
In the realm of sports, Arielle Kabindele (born 1991) is a Belgian professional basketball player who has represented her country in international competitions and played for several European clubs.
The name has also been embraced in the literary world, with Arielle Cottingham (born 1988) being a notable American author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, heritage, and self-discovery.
Lastly, Arielle Kebbel (born 1985) is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including roles in "Ballers," "Fifty Shades Freed," and "John Tucker Must Die."
While these are just a few examples, the name Aryelle and its variants have been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility across cultures and eras.
People
Aryelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aryelle 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
Aryelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aryelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 555 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aryelle 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 617,575 US residents.
Is Aryelle a common name?
We classify Aryelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 564 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aryelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Aryelle was 2015, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aryelle is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aryelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aryelle 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.