Lion of God
Areil is a rare variant of the Hebrew name Ariel. It combines the elements 'ari', meaning lion, and 'el', referring to God, symbolizing strength and divine protection. While Ariel is a well-established classic, this specific spelling is much less common in the United States.
Less common today
Areil isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,921 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
