Ariella is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #429 in 2013 with 710 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 1,801 births ranking #154. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 522.8%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 2,471 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.