Ariel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
21% Masculine / 79% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'lion of God' or 'God's lion', Ariel is a name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Ariel
Ariel is a name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Ari' meaning 'lion' and 'El' meaning 'God'. This gives the name Ariel the meaning 'lion of God' or 'God's lion'. In Hebrew mythology, Ariel is also the name of a spirit associated with the air. The name Ariel has become popular in many cultures and is often used for both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Ariel
The popularity for the name Ariel peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 5,410 births, which ranked number 137 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Ariel had the most female births in 1991 with 5,410, which ranked number 66 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1991 with 666, which ranked number 360 out of 9,647 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ariel has declined over the last ten years from 2,035 births to 1,794 births, a decline of -11.84%. Among males, Ariel has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 296 births to 515 births, an increase of 73.99%. Among females, Ariel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,739 births to 1,279 births, a decline of -26.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ariel
- 20 Year Trend of Ariel: -9.80%
- 10 Year Trend of Ariel: -11.84%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ariel: 73.99%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ariel: -26.45%
Popularity of Ariel by State
For males, Ariel was most popular in Western states with 138 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 98 male births. Among females, Ariel was most popular in Western states with 325 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 243 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ariel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 142 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 223 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 174 |
| AZ | 21 | 353 | 34 | 192 |
| CA | 98 | 375 | 243 | 120 |
| CO | 12 | 454 | 20 | 262 |
| CT | 8 | 358 | 8 | 384 |
| FL | 22 | 677 | 78 | 236 |
| GA | 15 | 640 | 44 | 246 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 436 |
| IL | 15 | 614 | 45 | 225 |
| IN | 9 | 644 | 32 | 211 |
| KS | 6 | 500 | 6 | 513 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 294 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 405 |
| MA | 11 | 433 | 16 | 343 |
| MD | 13 | 410 | 22 | 258 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 379 |
| MN | 7 | 656 | 12 | 437 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 300 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 240 |
| NC | 16 | 591 | 55 | 187 |
| NJ | 20 | 390 | 24 | 340 |
| NM | 13 | 146 | 10 | 140 |
| NV | 6 | 427 | 13 | 186 |
| NY | 43 | 396 | 69 | 243 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 360 |
| OK | 8 | 483 | 12 | 313 |
| OR | 8 | 424 | 8 | 407 |
| PA | 13 | 666 | 34 | 330 |
| SC | 5 | 733 | 17 | 275 |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | 21 | 362 |
| TX | 78 | 444 | 175 | 176 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 361 |
| VA | 8 | 765 | 30 | 277 |
| WA | 14 | 505 | 25 | 271 |
| WI | 6 | 674 | 18 | 296 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ariel
- Total Births of Ariel: 1772 (-1.25%)
- Male Births of Ariel: 544 (5.69%)
- Female Births of Ariel: 1240 (-3.03%)
Given the downward trend of Ariel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.25% decrease in total births, for a total of 1,772 births in 2024. Male births for Ariel have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 544 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.69%. For Females, births for Ariel have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,240 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.03%.