Ariella vs Ashley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashley

Girl #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#124
Total SSA Count
2,231
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ash

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ariella Rank #196
Ashley Rank #124

Ashley is more popular, ranked #124 vs #196 for Ariella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ariella ___

  • Ariella Grace
  • Ariella Rose
  • Ariella Sofia
  • Ariella Jade
  • Ariella Marie
  • Ariella Claire

Ashley ___

  • Ashley Grace
  • Ashley Marie
  • Ashley Nicole
  • Ashley Anne
  • Ashley Elizabeth
  • Ashley Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ariella

Gabriella Isabella Natalia Sebastian Elijah

If you choose Ashley

Brittany Chelsea Tyler Brandon Courtney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariella or Ashley more popular?

Ashley is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Ariella at #196 in the United States.

What do Ariella and Ashley mean?

Ariella means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Ashley means "ash tree woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ariella and Ashley boy or girl names?

Ariella is primarily a girl name. Ashley is primarily a girl name.

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