Ariela
Every Ariela since 1971 — 3,841 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ariela
Ariela is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,263 in 2025 with 177 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 3,841 American babies have been named Ariela. Its peak came in 2024, when 212 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ariela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ariela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 177 | #1,263 |
| 2024 | 212 | #1,141 |
| 2023 | 165 | #1,362 |
| 2022 | 185 | #1,285 |
| 2021 | 155 | #1,405 |
| 2020 | 177 | #1,266 |
| 2019 | 166 | #1,358 |
| 2018 | 134 | #1,597 |
| 2017 | 151 | #1,479 |
| 2016 | 149 | #1,516 |
| 2015 | 158 | #1,455 |
| 2014 | 142 | #1,535 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1,778 |
| 2012 | 112 | #1,809 |
| 2011 | 103 | #1,928 |
| 2010 | 115 | #1,785 |
| 2009 | 120 | #1,793 |
| 2008 | 114 | #1,866 |
| 2007 | 74 | #2,515 |
| 2006 | 94 | #2,083 |
| 2005 | 78 | #2,296 |
| 2004 | 83 | #2,156 |
| 2003 | 86 | #2,062 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2,583 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,847 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,982 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,095 |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,854 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,466 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,175 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ariela in 2025?
Ariela ranked #1,263 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 177 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ariela?
3,841 babies have been named Ariela in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ariela most popular?
Ariela peaked in 2024, when 212 newborns received the name.
Is Ariela a boy or girl name?
Ariela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ariela rising or falling?
Ariela is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.