Derived from the Greek word 'aer' meaning 'air', Aeriel is a modern and unique given name that has gained popularity in recent years. Often misspelled, it is pronounced as /ehr-ee-el/. The name Aeriel has been used more frequently since the late 20th century, likely influenced by pop culture references such as Aeriel in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' (1989).
"The name Aeriel seems to have been quite popular among parents from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, with a peak of 72 births in 1991. However, its popularity has significantly declined since then, with fewer than 20 births per year from 2000 onwards. Despite this, the name has still seen over 774 births across these four decades."