US Popularity:383
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:lion of God
Ariel is a gender-neutral baby name of Hebrew origin. In the Hebrew Bible, Ariel is hailed and used to describe the city of Jerusalem, meaning “lion of God.” Though this meaning associates Ariel with a divine being and spiritual location, this whimsical name can also conjure images of a strawberry-haired mermaid. If you’re a fan of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, you may recognize Ariel as the princess of Atlantica who followed her heart and was a force to be reckoned with. Whether you adore the religious connotation or this sweet fairytale, the name Ariel can be the perfect fit.

Ariel Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ariel is currently #346 on The Bump
Boy:Ariel is currently #256 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ariel is currently #199 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ariel is currently #383 in U.S. births
Boy:Ariel is currently #1151 in U.S. births
Girl:Ariel is currently #505 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#505
in 2022
- 21
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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