Of the air or like the air
Areal is a rare variant of the name Ariel or a modern coinage derived from the English word 'aerial'. It suggests a sense of lightness and openness, often associated with the sky or atmosphere. While it shares phonetic similarities with the Hebrew name Ariel, it is frequently chosen for its unique spelling and ethereal quality.
Less common today
Areal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,311 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).