Ariah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AR-ee-uh · 3 syllables
Ariah means “God has promised. Also, lion of God”, from Hebrew.
From Hebrew (“God has promised. Also, lion of God”).
- Meaning
- God has promised. Also, lion of God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AR-ee-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #636
- US babies a year
- about 599 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Ariah?
Ariah was the #636 name in the US in 2025, given to 457 babies. It’s rising: up 49% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #636 |
| England & Wales | #525 |
| Scotland | #341 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Canada | #878 |
| Australia | #337 |
How old are people named Ariah?
Half of US adults named Ariah are older than 22; most are between 18 and 32. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Ariah
What does the name Ariah mean?
Ariah means “God has promised. Also, lion of God”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Ariah?
Ariah is pronounced AR-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Ariah?
Ariah was the #636 name in the US in 2025, given to 457 babies. It’s rising: up 49% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Ariah?
Half of US adults named Ariah are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 32.