Arrielle
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 333 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and three syllables, Arrielle is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1984, with 333 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #15502, Arrielle is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Arrielle ranks #15502 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Arrielle is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, an ornate variant of Ariel, meaning "lion of God." The -elle ending adds a French-feminine elegance to the Hebrew name, creating a form that feels both biblical and Parisian.
Arrielle takes the bold simplicity of Ariel and gives it a romantic flourish — a name that pairs ancient strength with modern femininity, like a melody that knows how to end.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Arrielle's final sounds are melodic, romantic — a pattern shared with Italian and French feminine names. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Arrielle follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Arrielle's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arrielle has 33+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1984.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 88 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 57 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 137 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 40 | — |
The Story of Arrielle
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Arrielle is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Arrielle are most likely born between 1984 and 2001.
How rare is Arrielle?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Arrielle — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1984, peaked in the 1990s with 137 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Arrielle by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1984–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #15502 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13656 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8187 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9224 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16162 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8955 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11960 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12132 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15182 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8682 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9299 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12557 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15626 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12813 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15358 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16773 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10511 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15604 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9238 |
| 1999 | 17 | #5927 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1984–2024