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Arielle

“Arielle means "lion of God" and derives from the Hebrew name Ariel, combining the elements "ari" (lion) and "el" (God).”

Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#486
TrendStable
Peak year1991
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench, English
ReligionJudaism and Christianity
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 2
Global rank#372

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Arielle

Arielle means "lion of God" and derives from the Hebrew name Ariel, combining the elements "ari" (lion) and "el" (God).

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Etymology

Arielle means "lion of God" and derives from the Hebrew name Ariel, combining the elements "ari" (lion) and "el" (God). The name is used primarily in Jewish and Christian communities, with modern popularity increased by the 1989 Disney film "The Little Mermaid," whose protagonist bears this name.

Arielle currently ranks #486 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.

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