Ariella is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #727 in 2010 with 385 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 1,801 births ranking #154. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 237.7%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 4,616 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.