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UK girl's name

Arial

A feminine name derived from the Hebrew word "Ariel" meaning "lion of God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Arial is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arial popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Arial is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Arial. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Arial ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 girls were registered as Arial.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arial as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4736

2015

Births in 2015

4

Latest year

Peak year

2015

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Arial mean?

The given name Arial has its origins in the Hebrew language, deriving from the word "Ariel" which translates to "lion of God" or "lioness of God." This name can be traced back to ancient times, with mentions found in religious texts such as the Bible, where it refers to both a person and a place.

In the Old Testament, Ariel is mentioned as a name for Jerusalem, symbolizing the city's strength and resilience. Additionally, it is the name of one of the leaders of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon, as recorded in the Book of Ezra.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Arial was Arial Annus, a 1st-century BC Roman poet from Hispania Baetica, now modern-day Spain. His works, though largely lost to time, were celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 12th century, Arial de Blois was a prominent French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade. He was known for his bravery and leadership in battles against the Muslim forces.

During the Renaissance period, Arial Montalbano was an Italian poet and humanist from Siena, born in 1442. He was renowned for his sonnets and contributions to the literary revival of the time.

In more recent history, Arial Pardee was an American businessman and entrepreneur from the late 19th century. He founded the Pardee-Ellenberger Company, which played a significant role in the development of the automotive industry.

Another notable figure was Arial Traugott, a 20th-century American linguist and professor at Stanford University, born in 1912. His research focused on historical linguistics and the study of language change over time.

While the name Arial has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has been embraced by various communities worldwide, with individuals from diverse backgrounds bearing this unique and meaningful name throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Arial by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arial was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4736 4 1

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FAQ

Arial: questions and answers

How popular is the name Arial in the UK right now?

In 2015, Arial was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Arial most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Arial in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arial?

A feminine name derived from the Hebrew word "Ariel" meaning "lion of God".

How many people are called Arial in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Arial across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.