Will my child share the name Ariel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Ariel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ariel in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ariel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ariel is declining: down 241 places since 2020, to #951 in 2025. It peaked at #710 in 2020.

Is Ariel popular in the US as well as the UK?

Ariel is more popular in the US (#299) than in the UK (#885). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Ariel?

Notable people named Ariel include: Ariel Donoghue — Ariel Joy Donoghue is an Australian actress who is best known for her work in Blueback, Wolf Like Me, and Trap.; Ariel Tatum — Areil Putri Tari, known professionally as Ariel Tatum, is an Indonesian actress, model, and singer.; Ariel (poem) — "Ariel" is a poem written by the American poet Sylvia Plath..

Is Ariel a popular baby name in the United States?

Ariel ranks #511 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #951

Ariel

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Ariel is a distinctive choice, ranked #951 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ariel in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#951

US Rank #356

About the Name Ariel

Ariel has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 175 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #710 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ariel is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ariel in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #299, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Ariel

Ariel Donoghue — Ariel Joy Donoghue is an Australian actress who is best known for her work in Blueback, Wolf Like Me, and Trap.
Ariel Tatum — Areil Putri Tari, known professionally as Ariel Tatum, is an Indonesian actress, model, and singer.
Ariel (Russian band) — Ariel (Russian: Ариэль, romanized: Ariel) are a "VIA" (pop/rock) band based in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

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