Ariah
Ariah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ariah
Root meaning: “God has promised. Also, lion of God”
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew אַרְיֵה (“God has promised. Also, lion of God”).
How popular is Ariah?
Since 1880, 11,675 girls and 76 boys in the U.S. have been named Ariah (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #7814 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #636 for girls, with 457 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ariah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ariah
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Ariah FAQ
What does the name Ariah mean?
Ariah traces back to a root meaning "God has promised. Also, lion of God". A male given name from Hebrew. A female given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew אַרְיֵה (“God has promised. Also, lion of God”).
What is the origin of the name Ariah?
Ariah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ariah?
Since 1880, 11,675 girls and 76 boys in the U.S. have been named Ariah (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #7814 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #636 for girls, with 457 babies given the name.
Is Ariah a boy or girl name?
Ariah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,675 girls and 76 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.