UK girl's name
Arriella
A rare feminine name, possibly of Latin origin meaning "lioness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arriella is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arriella popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2015 to 2022. 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.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Arriella. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arriella ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 5 girls were registered as Arriella.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arriella as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Arriella mean?
The name Arriella is a relatively modern creation, with origins that can be traced back to the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the Italian name Arrigo and the Latin suffix "-ella," which means "little" or "diminutive." This suggests that the name Arriella may have been originally intended as a feminine form of Arrigo.
The name Arrigo itself is derived from the Germanic name Ariricus, which is composed of the elements "ari" meaning "honor" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." This name was popular among the Ostrogoths, a Germanic tribe that ruled parts of Italy during the 5th and 6th centuries.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Arriella specifically. However, the name Arrigo has been documented in various Italian records and literature dating back to the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Arriella can be found in the United States in the late 20th century. While the exact year is uncertain, it is believed that the name gained popularity around this time as a unique and feminine variation of traditional Italian names.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the first name Arriella:
1. Arriella Jancys (born 1989) is a Canadian actress known for her role in the television series "The Stranger." 2. Arriella Karin (born 1975) is a Swedish singer and songwriter. 3. Arriella Parnell (birth year unknown) is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur. 4. Arriella Benitez (birth and death years unknown) was a Spanish painter and artist active in the early 20th century. 5. Arriella Montero (birth and death years unknown) was a Venezuelan author and poet who published works in the late 19th century.
While the name Arriella is relatively new and its origins are somewhat ambiguous, it has gained recognition and popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in Western cultures, as a unique and melodic name choice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arriella over time
The chart below shows babies named Arriella registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arriella, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arriella by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arriella 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4103 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Arriella
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Arriella: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arriella in the UK right now?
In 2022, Arriella was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Arriella most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 5 babies registered as Arriella in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arriella?
A rare feminine name, possibly of Latin origin meaning "lioness".
How many people are called Arriella in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Arriella across the 2 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.