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SHAHR-luht
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Arielle
GirlHebrew, French· “lion of God”
- Meaning
- lion of God
- Origin
- Hebrew, French
- Pronunciation
- ehr-ee-EHL
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #486
- US babies 2025
- 618
- Best rank
- #183 (1991)
- Peak year
- 1991
Meaning and origin of Arielle
Arielle is a Hebrew and French name that means “lion of God”.
Arielle is a French feminine form of Ariel, a Hebrew name meaning lion of God. In the Hebrew Bible Ariel appears as a personal name and as a poetic name for Jerusalem, and Shakespeare used Ariel for the airy spirit in The Tempest. The feminine Arielle became familiar in France and then in English-speaking countries, where Disney's The Little Mermaid, whose heroine is Ariel, raised the profile of the whole name family. Arielle has a graceful, flowing sound and a soft French elegance.
Popularity over time
Arielle first appears in US Social Security records in 1962. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 44 different years, starting in 1982. Its best national rank was #183 in 1991, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,631 babies. In 2025, 618 babies were named Arielle, and it ranked #486 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,419 in 1980, #544 in 2000, #506 in 2010, and #486 in 2025. Of the 30,870 US girls named Arielle since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 8,494 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ashleigh, Cristina, Mercedes, Shanice, and Iesha.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Arielle ranked highest in Rhode Island, New York, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | #187 | 5 |
| New York | #295 | 57 |
| Mississippi | #307 | 9 |
| New Jersey | #364 | 22 |
| Massachusetts | #377 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Arielle is usually pronounced ehr-ee-EHL, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Arielle
A few middle names that flow with Arielle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Arielle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arielle mean?
Arielle is a Hebrew and French name that means “lion of God”.
What is the origin of the name Arielle?
Arielle has Hebrew and French roots. Arielle is a French feminine form of Ariel, a Hebrew name meaning lion of God.
Is Arielle a popular name?
Yes. Arielle ranked #486 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Arielle a boy or girl name?
Arielle is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Arielle?
Arielle is usually pronounced ehr-ee-EHL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings