Ariah Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Beyond its Hebrew roots, Ariah also means “melody” or “song” in Italian, emphasizing its musical heritage and lyrical beauty.

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A Deep Dive

Ariah Overview

Meaning

Lion of God, lioness, song, noble

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name Ari, meaning “lion”.

Pronunciation

/əˈraɪə/

Popularity

The name Ariah is appreciated in various countries, particularly in English-speaking regions. In the USA, Ariah ranked #308 for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Cool, Unique, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Graceful, empathetic, creative, adventurous

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Ariah is often associated with strength and courage due to its meaning “lion” in Hebrew culture. It also has significance in some religious contexts as a name representing divine protection.

Name Day

August 25th (Slovenia)
A Deep Dive

Ariah Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Aria, Ariana, Arya, Ariella, Ariadne, Arielle, Aurelia

Common Nicknames

Ari, Ria, Arie, Raya

Diminutives

Ar, Riah, Ari-B

Famous People

  • Ariah Tsukada-Aim
    (American Dancer)
  • Ariah Stewart
    (American Model)
  • Ariah McMahon
    (American Actress)
  • Ariah Bly
    (American Singer)
  • Ariah Lee
    (American Chef)
  • Ariah Parker
    (British Athlete)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Ariah
    ("The Princess Diaries," Film)
  • Ariah
    ("The 100," TV Series)
  • "Ariah's Song"
    (Novel)
  • "The Chronicles of Ariah"
    (Fantasy Series)
  • "The Ariah Prophecy"
    (Film)

Places

  • Ariah Park
    (New South Wales, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Ariah?

The name Ariah is often interpreted to mean “lioness of God,” combining strength with spirituality. It signifies a personality that is both powerful and protective, while also embodying a sense of divine grace and guidance.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ariah?

Ariah has Hebrew origins, derived from the name Ari, which means “lion.” Over time, it has been adapted and adopted in various cultures, maintaining its strong and noble connotations throughout its linguistic evolution.

Ariah Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ariah in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4332021#4622022#5122023
Top 3 Rankings#3102016#3232017#3432018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ariah

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023512
(-50 from 2022)
589
(-95 from 2022)
0.03367
2022462
(-29 from 2021)
684
(-43 from 2021)
0.03815
2021433
(-32 from 2020)
727
(-49 from 2020)
0.04058
2020401
(-36 from 2019)
776
(-91 from 2019)
0.04390
2019365
(-22 from 2018)
867
(-57 from 2018)
0.04725
2018343
(-20 from 2017)
924
(-85 from 2017)
0.04969
2017323
(-13 from 2016)
1009
(-37 from 2016)
0.05341
2016310
(+205 from 2015)
1046
(+438 from 2015)
0.05403
2015515
(+177 from 2014)
608
(+199 from 2014)
0.03117
2014692
(+22 from 2013)
409
(+21 from 2013)
0.02091
2013714
(+100 from 2012)
388
(+59 from 2012)
0.02013
2012814
(+184 from 2011)
329
(+77 from 2011)
0.01696
2011998
(-10 from 2010)
252
(-4 from 2010)
0.01301
2010988
(+71 from 2009)
256
(+15 from 2009)
0.01306
20091059
(+78 from 2008)
241
(+15 from 2008)
0.01190
20081137
(+233 from 2007)
226
(+50 from 2007)
0.01085
20071370
(-46 from 2006)
176
(-1 from 2006)
0.00832
20061324
(-59 from 2005)
177
No change from 2005
0.00847
20051265
(+349 from 2004)
177
(+57 from 2004)
0.00872
20041614
(-80 from 2003)
120
(-6 from 2003)
0.00595
20031534
(+287 from 2002)
126
(+28 from 2002)
0.00628
20021821
(+157 from 2001)
98
(+12 from 2001)
0.00496
20011978
(+19 from 2000)
86
(+3 from 2000)
0.00434
20001997
(+310 from 1999)
83
(+19 from 1999)
0.00416
19992307
(-224 from 1998)
64
(-6 from 1998)
0.00329
19982083
(+737 from 1997)
70
(+27 from 1997)
0.00361
19972820
(+608 from 1996)
43
(+10 from 1996)
0.00225
19963428
(+1249 from 1995)
33
(+12 from 1995)
0.00172
19954677
(-1229 from 1994)
21
(-11 from 1994)
0.00109
19943448
(+3590 from 1993)
32
(+20 from 1993)
0.00164
19937038
(-1031 from 1992)
12
(-3 from 1992)
0.00061
19926007
(-1357 from 1991)
15
(-6 from 1991)
0.00075
19914650
First SSA data recorded
21
First SSA data recorded
0.00103
19900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19890
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0
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0.0000
19850
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0
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0.0000
19840
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0
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0.0000
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0.0000
19780
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0.0000
19770
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0.0000
19760
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0.0000
19750
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0.0000
19740
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19730
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0.0000
19720
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19710
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0.0000
19700
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0.0000
19690
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0.0000
19680
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0.0000
19670
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19660
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19650
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0.0000
19640
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0.0000
19630
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0.0000
19620
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19610
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19600
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0.0000
19590
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0.0000
19580
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0.0000
19570
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19560
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19550
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19540
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0.0000
19530
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0.0000
19500
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0.0000
19490
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0.0000
19480
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0
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0.0000
19470
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19460
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0.0000
19450
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19440
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19430
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19420
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19410
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19400
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19390
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19350
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19340
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19330
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19320
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19310
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19300
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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0
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19030
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18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Ariah

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4042021#5662022#5232023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3982021#3822022#5852023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2922021#3062022#5242023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3872021#3652022#4112023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3442021#4142022#4302023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3472021#3742022#3312023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4122021#3832022#4132023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5152021#4712022#7282023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4552021#5972022#4642023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2982021#4282022#4272023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5462021#5312022#3792023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4642021#4572022#6232023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6032021#4522022#3922023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4732020#7772021#4522023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6562021#6412022#5842023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4532021#4992022#5092023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3632021#3252022#4762023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5672021#4572022#7502023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7472021#4702022#6572023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4812021#2322022#4302023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2772021#6862022#5472023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3662021#4052022#4472023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5452020#2592021#4052022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2162021#2452022#2822023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5452021#8302022#5942023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5692021#4742022#6822023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6442019#6182020#6552021

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3932020#8942022#7502023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7422021#7462022#5762023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7642019#5632020#7562023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5812020#3952021#2952022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2392021#2642022#1492023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3942019#5772020#4382023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3902021#3232022#5012023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4342021#4352022#3792023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3272017#3252018#3242020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3852016#3682020#3792021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3562013#3192015#2852016

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1562016#1392021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1482018#2042020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2282018#2202020

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2382015#2232016

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1992014

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1962018

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3262021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1922013

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1962022

Popularity Rankings for Ariah in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2382018#2982019#3972020

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2832017#4212019#3572020

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3162021#3802022#4822023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4172019#5252020#5762021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4762020#7002021#7862022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6612021#6342022#8562023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9902019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ariah a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ariah is primarily a girl’s name. Its melodic and gentle sound makes it a popular choice for parents looking for a name with a mix of strength and beauty for their daughters.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ariah

Ariah in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ariah Tsukada-Aim (Dancer, born 2006): An American dancer who gained fame with her performances on various talent shows and social media.
  • Ariah Stewart (Model, born 1992): An American fashion model featured in numerous high-profile campaigns and runway shows.
  • Ariah McMahon (Actress, born 1988): An American actress who has appeared in various television series and independent films.
  • Ariah Bly (Singer, born 1995): An American singer-songwriter who has released several popular singles and albums.
  • Ariah Lee (Chef, born 1980): An American chef celebrated for her innovative culinary creations and appearances on cooking shows.
  • Ariah Parker (Athlete, born 1997): A British track and field athlete who has competed in national and international competitions.
  • Ariah Grant (Author, born 1985): An American author renowned for her fantasy and science fiction novels.
  • Ariah ("The Princess Diaries," 2001 Film): A minor character in the story of a teenager who discovers she's the heir to a European throne.
  • Ariah ("The 100," 2014 TV Series): A recurring character in this post-apocalyptic drama series.
  • "Ariah's Song" (2015 Novel): A coming-of-age story about a girl named Ariah who finds her voice through music.
  • "The Chronicles of Ariah" (2017 Fantasy Series): A fantasy book series about a young warrior named Ariah on a quest to save her kingdom.
  • "The Ariah Prophecy" (2018 Film): A sci-fi film about a futuristic world where a girl named Ariah holds the key to humanity's survival.
  • "Ariah's Melody" (2019 Song): A touching ballad about the journey of a girl named Ariah.
  • Ariah ("Hidden Figures," 2016 Film): A character contributing to the behind-the-scenes efforts at NASA.
  • "Ariah's Adventure" (2020 Children's Book): A delightful tale of a young girl's magical adventures.
  • Ariah Park (New South Wales, Australia): A small rural town featuring heritage-listed buildings and a strong agricultural community.
  • Mount Ariah (New Hampshire, USA): A mountain located in the White Mountain National Forest, popular among hikers.
  • Ariah's Beach (Florida, USA): A serene beach area along the Gulf Coast, offering pristine sands and clear waters.
  • Ariah's Lake (Quebec, Canada): A picturesque lake located in the Laurentian Mountains, surrounded by dense forests.
  • Ariah Springs (Texas, USA): A natural spring area in Central Texas, offering opportunities for swimming and relaxation.
  • Ariah Reserve (South Australia, Australia): A nature reserve dedicated to the preservation of local flora and fauna.
  • Ariah Valley (California, USA): A scenic valley known for its vineyards and beautiful landscapes in Northern California.

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