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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lion (used with a feminine 'lioness' connotation)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-RY-ah
Ariah is a clean, modern name for a girl, rooted in Hebrew and carrying the meaning "lion," often used with a feminine "lioness" connotation. It's pronounced ah-RY-ah (IPA /əˈraɪə/), a short two-syllable name with a clear, confident sound to match its meaning. SSA records for the name go back to 1991, so it has a long track record to look at.
Meaning & Origin of Ariah
Meaning: Lion (used with a feminine 'lioness' connotation).
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ariah
ah-RY-ahIPA /əˈraɪə/
Popularity of Ariah
Ariah peaked at #311 in 2016, when 1,046 girls were given the name, and has since cooled to #583 in 2024 with 516 girls named Ariah that year.
Names Like Ariah
These names share Ariah’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ariah mean?
Lion (used with a feminine ‘lioness’ connotation). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ariah?
Ariah is pronounced ah-RY-ah (IPA: /əˈraɪə/).
Is Ariah a popular name right now?
Ariah peaked at #311 in 2016 and is ranked #583 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)
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