Ariel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #511 in 2024 with 595 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 601 births ranking #499. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 26.9%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,883 boys born was named Ariel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.