How to say it
a · ri · ELLE
ˌɑːr.iˈɛl
Feminine
Arielle
Lion of God
What it means
The French feminine of Ariel, from the Hebrew for 'lion of God.'
Arielle is the French feminine spelling of Ariel, from the Hebrew ari'el, 'lion of God,' a poetic name for Jerusalem in the Bible. The double-l ending gives it a soft, elegant finish and clearly marks it female. It shares roots with Ariella and the boy's name Ariel. Said ar-ee-EL.
How to spell Arielle
The standard spelling is Arielle. Common variants include Ariel, Ariella, Aryelle, but Arielle is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #183 in 1991, currently #486 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed August 2026. See where the names are moving
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The French feminine of Ariel; cousin to Ariella.
Who's worn it
- Arielle Kebbel American actress known for The Vampire Diaries
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- Ariel
- Ariella
- Aryelle
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Common questions
- What does the name Arielle mean?
- The French feminine of Ariel, from the Hebrew for 'lion of God.'
- What does Arielle mean in French?
- In French, Arielle means "Lion of God." Arielle is the French feminine spelling of Ariel, from the Hebrew ari'el, 'lion of God,' a poetic name for Jerusalem in the Bible. The double-l ending gives it a soft, elegant finish and clearly marks it female. It shares roots with Ariella and the boy's name Ariel. Said ar-ee-EL.
- How do you pronounce Arielle?
- Arielle is pronounced ˌɑːr.iˈɛl. Say it as a-ri-ELLE, with the stress on the "elle" syllable.
- How do you spell Arielle?
- The standard spelling is Arielle. Common spelling variants include Ariel, Ariella, Aryelle.
- Is Arielle a boy or girl name?
- Arielle is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Arielle?
- Arielle ranked #486 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.