Ariah

At a Glance: Name: Ariah – Meaning: lion (used with a feminine 'lioness' connotation) – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-RY-ah

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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

Phonetic: ah-RY-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1991–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ariah mean?

Lion (used with a feminine ‘lioness’ connotation). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ariah)

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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