Arielle

Lion of God — a girl name of Hebrew origin

GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
MeaningLion of God
Pronunciationair-ee-EL

Popularity of Arielle in the United States

#486Rank in 2025
618Births in 2025
#183 in 1991Peak Popularity
↓ Declining10-Year Trend

Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Meaning & Origin of Arielle

Arielle is the French-inflected spelling of Ariel, a Hebrew name built from ari, "lion," and el, "God," traditionally translated as "lion of God" and used as a poetic epithet for Jerusalem in the Book of Isaiah. The added French flourish at the end distinguishes it from the unisex Ariel and gives it a distinctly feminine, romantic quality favored throughout French-speaking and English-speaking countries alike. Though it has never topped the charts, it has maintained a steady niche popularity thanks to its graceful sound and clear biblical pedigree.

Arielle Around the World

Arielle is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.

Languages
French
Details

TypeFemale given name

International Variants
ArielPolish

Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.

Nicknames for Arielle

AriElle

Famous People Named Arielle

  • Arielle Dombasle — French-American actress and singer
  • Arielle Kebbel — American actress
  • Arielle Gold — American Olympic bronze medalist snowboarder

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Arielle mean?

Arielle is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Lion of God." Arielle is the French-inflected spelling of Ariel, a Hebrew name built from ari, "lion," and el, "God," traditionally translated as "lion of God" and used as a poetic epithet for Jerusalem in the Book of Isaiah. The added French flourish at the end distinguishes it from the unisex Ariel and gives it a distinctly feminine, romantic quality favored throughout French-speaking and English-speaking countries alike.

How do you pronounce Arielle?

Arielle is pronounced air-ee-EL. Common variations include Ariel, Ariella, Ariela.

Is Arielle a girl name?

Yes, Arielle is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ari, Elle.

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