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Ariel Meaning and Origin

Ariel is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Ariel is currently #237 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Ariel are Ariel, The Little Mermaid, Ariel.

Ariel is a 5 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Ariel

Ariel name meaning

altar; light or lion of God

Name facts

5 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Ariel is ranked #237 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Ariel is ranked #571 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 29% of babies named Ariel were boys
In 2022, 71% of babies named Ariel were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Ariel in the US

Name popularity in Canada

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Celebrities named Ariel

Ariel (Biblical)
The Little Mermaid (Movies)
Ariel (Celestial)
Ariel (Celestial)
Ariel Ramírez ()

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Ariel - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Ariel?
The meaning of the name Ariel is altar; light or lion of God.
What is the origin of the name Ariel?
The origin of the name Ariel is .
Is Ariel a girl or boy name?
The name Ariel is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 28.71% of babies called Ariel were boys, 71.29% of babies called Ariel were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Ariel?
According to statistics, Ariel is ranked 237th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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