Ariel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #522 in 2023 with 565 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 601 births ranking #499. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 3,024 boys born was named Ariel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.