What Does the Name Ariella Mean?
Ariella is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning “lioness of God.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Ariella |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Meaning | lioness of God |
| Variants | Ariela, Arielle, Ariel, Aryella |
| Popularity | Popular in Jewish communities and steadily rising in the U.S., reaching roughly the top 300-400 in the 2020s. |
The meaning and origin of Ariella
The name Ariella means “lioness of God” and has Hebrew origins. Ariella is the feminine form of the Hebrew name Ariel, meaning 'lion of God' (ari 'lion' + el 'God'). It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a poetic name for Jerusalem.
Variants and related names
Ariella is related to several other names you may recognize: Ariela, Arielle, Ariel, Aryella. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Ariella?
Popular in Jewish communities and steadily rising in the U.S., reaching roughly the top 300-400 in the 2020s.
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What does the name Ariella mean?+
The name Ariella means “lioness of God” and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of the name Ariella?+
Ariella originates from Hebrew.
Is Ariella a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Ariella has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press