Ariene is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'lioness'. It is a unisex name, but it's more commonly used for females. The name was popularized by the French author Honoré de Balzac, who used it in his novel 'Père Goriot'. Ariene is not a particularly common name, which can make it quite distinctive and memorable.
"The name Ariene has seen consistent popularity with an average of 5 births per year from 1953 to 1988, peaking at 6 births annually in certain years since then, most recently in 2013."