Lion of God
Arieli is a feminine elaboration of the Hebrew name Ariel. It combines 'ari', meaning lion, with 'el', referring to God, and the suffix 'i', which can denote 'my' or serve as a diminutive/elaborated ending. It carries a sense of spiritual strength and grace.
Less common today
Arieli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,225 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
