Ariella
Pronunciation: [ ahr-ee-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ariella first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Ariella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ariella is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,593 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,593
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"from Kashmir, the paradise valley"
#44,596 in US
Germanic origin
"son of Hugh"
#44,497 in US
Old High German origin
"elf ruler"
#44,708 in US
Chinese origin
"to herd sheep, pastoral guardian"
#44,673 in US
Ancient Egyptian origin
"soul, personality"
#44,459 in US
Japanese origin
"beloved child, love child"
#44,687 in US
Greek via Latin origin
"victorious"
#44,414 in US
Old English origin
"cart driver (from Carter surname)"
#44,468 in US
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About the Name Ariella
Ariella is a boy name .
Is Ariella a boy or girl name? Ariella is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,593 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #196. Ariella is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ariella is currently ranked #44,593 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ariella include Ari, Arie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, Ary, and Arikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ariella include Ariel, Aries, Arie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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