Arielle: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced air-ee-EL · 3 syllables
Arielle means “lion; God”, from Hebrew.
A French variant of Ariel.
- Meaning
- lion; God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- air-ee-EL
- US rank (2025)
- #485
- US babies a year
- about 738 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Arielle?
Arielle was the #485 name in the US in 2025, given to 618 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #485 |
| England & Wales | #525 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| France | #753 |
| Canada | #236 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Arielle?
Half of US adults named Arielle are older than 33; most are between 19 and 42. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Arielle
What does the name Arielle mean?
Arielle means “lion; God”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Arielle?
Arielle is pronounced air-ee-EL.
How popular is the name Arielle?
Arielle was the #485 name in the US in 2025, given to 618 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Arielle?
Half of US adults named Arielle are older than 33. Most are between 19 and 42.