Ariella is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #163 in 2025 with 305 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 374 births ranking #132. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 6,000.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 830 girls born was named Ariella. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ariella is a graceful Hebrew-rooted name meaning lion of God. It feels soft and elegant while still carrying real strength underneath.
The name has grown in popularity because it combines biblical depth with a very fashionable sound. Its flowing ending gives it a more overtly feminine feel than Ariel while keeping the same root.