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Ariela

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ariela: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2010.

Ariela is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Ariel, meaning “lion of God” – from *ari* (lion) and *El* (God). This graceful variant carries the same biblical and Shakespearean resonance as its root, appearing in the Old Testament as a symbol of strength and divine protection. Among notable bearers, actress Ariela Barer is known for her role in the television series *Runaways*, while Ariela Morgenstern has made her mark as a writer and editor. The name also shares its etymological core with the West Bank city of Ariel, though that place name is

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20103 babies
Latest (2018)
#8093 babies
Total births
6since 2010
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).