Ariela vs Mariella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariela

Girl #1,141 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Spanish Italian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,141
Total SSA Count
212
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Ariel, Ella

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ariela Rank #1,141
Mariella Rank #990

Mariella is more popular, ranked #990 vs #1141 for Ariela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ariela ___

  • Ariela Rose
  • Ariela Grace
  • Ariela Sofia
  • Ariela Luz
  • Ariela Isabel
  • Ariela Vera

Mariella ___

  • Mariella Rose
  • Mariella Grace
  • Mariella Sofia
  • Mariella Louise
  • Mariella Claire
  • Mariella Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ariela

Gabriel Rafael Eliana Micah Naomi

If you choose Mariella

Gabriella Arabella Isabella Cosimo Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariela or Mariella more popular?

Mariella is more popular, ranked #990 compared to Ariela at #1141 in the United States.

What do Ariela and Mariella mean?

Ariela means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Mariella means "beloved, little Mary" (Italian origin).

Are Ariela and Mariella boy or girl names?

Ariela is primarily a girl name. Mariella is primarily a girl name.

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