Ariela
- Pronunciation
- [A-rie-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Lion Of God.
- Origin
- Spanish
Ariela Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,663 baby girls have been named Ariela. The name peaked in 2024 with 212 US births that year (rank #1138). In 2024, ranked #1138 nationally.
Top States for Ariela
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ariela births are: California (594), New York (503), Texas (336).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Ariela
If you like Ariela's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Ariela's exact length and starting letter: Aamori, Aanjay, Aarika, Aarthi, Aarush.
Quick Facts About Ariela
Where in the US Is Ariela Most Popular?
Average girl-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's girls-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Ariela the strongest states are Washington, Massachusetts, New Jersey.
Strongest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | #758 | 25 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | #799 | 17 |
| 3 | New Jersey | #829 | 25 |
| 4 | Arizona | #831 | 44 |
| 5 | Florida | #870 | 124 |
| 6 | California | #877 | 104 |
| 7 | New York | #949 | 98 |
Weakest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | #949 | 98 |
| 2 | California | #877 | 104 |
| 3 | Florida | #870 | 124 |
| 4 | Arizona | #831 | 44 |
| 5 | New Jersey | #829 | 25 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | #799 | 17 |
| 7 | Washington | #758 | 25 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Ariela in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariella | Lion Of God | Female | Hebrew |
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Compare Ariela to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ariela against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).