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At a Glance: Name: Ariel – Meaning: lion of God – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AIR-ee-el
Ariel is a Hebrew name meaning "lion of God," pronounced AIR-ee-el. It works as a name for any gender, blending a storybook, romantic feel with a timeless, classic shape. If you like names with deep roots that still sound familiar today, Ariel fits that description.
Meaning & Origin of Ariel
Meaning: Lion of god.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ariel
Phonetic: AIR-ee-el IPA: /ˈɛriəl/
Popularity of Ariel
Ariel hit its highest popularity in 1991, ranking #66 with 5,411 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #299, with 1,051 babies named Ariel.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1892–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ariel mean?
Lion of god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ariel)
How do you pronounce Ariel?
Ariel is pronounced AIR-ee-el (IPA: /ˈɛriəl/).
Is Ariel a popular name right now?
Ariel peaked at #66 in 1991 and is ranked #299 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)
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