Everything about the name ARIEH

Meaning, origin, history

Ariel is a Hebrew name of biblical origin that means "lion of God." It is derived from the Hebrew words "arie" meaning lion and "el" meaning God. In the Bible, Ariel appears as one of the names given to Jerusalem in Isaiah 29:1-8. The prophet Isaiah refers to Ariel as a city besieged by enemies but ultimately protected by God. Throughout history, Ariel has been used as a male name in Jewish communities around the world. Today, it is also used as a female name, likely due to its popularity among fans of Disney's "The Little Mermaid," whose main character shares the same name spelled differently. However, Ariel remains predominantly associated with males and has a strong biblical connection that resonates with people of faith.

See also

JudaismJewish

Popularity of the name ARIEH since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The given statistics provide insights into the popularity of the name Arieh in the United States over several years. The name first appeared on the radar with five births in 1992 and maintained a similar level of popularity until 1995, when it saw six births.

There was then a period of fluctuations, with the number of births ranging from five to ten between the years 2000 and 2015. The highest peak during this time occurred in 2009 with ten births, followed by another ten in 2015.

After 2015, there was a slight decline until 2018, but since then, the popularity of Arieh has been steadily rising again. In both 2021 and 2023, there were eleven births each, indicating a growing trend in recent years.

Overall, from 1992 to 2023, there have been a total of ninety-two births with the name Arieh in the United States. This shows that while it may not be one of the most common names, Arieh has maintained a consistent presence among newborns over several decades.