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Arial

Pronunciation: [ EHR-ee-uhl ]

Girl Name #18,932 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Arial is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHR-ee-uhl.

Parents who love the name Arial often also consider Rossella, Jalee, Andilynn .

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Popularity Over Time

#18,932
Current Rank
Peaked 1991 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#18,932
Total SSA Count
7

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Nicknames

Ari Ary Ariie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arial

Is Arial a boy or girl name?
Arial is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Arial?
Arial is pronounced EHR-ee-uhl.
How popular is the name Arial?
Arial is currently ranked #18932 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Arial?
Common nicknames for Arial include Ari, Ary, and Ariie.
Is Arial a common or rare name?
Arial is an uncommon name, ranked #18932 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Arial

Arial is a girl name .

Arial is currently ranked #18,932 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Arial include Ari, Ary, and Ariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Arial include Aria, Ariana, Arianna, Ariah, Ariadna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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