Total births
577
Unisex name · since 1988
Aryel
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 577 babies named Aryel, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15919
- among girls today
- 577
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Aryel currently ranks #15919 among unisex names in America, with 577 babies recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aryel has been recorded 577 times among girls since 1988, currently ranked #15919 nationally and more common than 10% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #15919 among girls today
- 577 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aryel is currently the #15919 unisex name in America, more common than 10% of girls - 577 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #15919
- among girls today
- 577
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Aryel vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15919
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 10% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Aryel was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
27 babies were named Aryel in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Aryel compares
577 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aryel's all-time total is 51% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aryel | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 577 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aryel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aryel's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2021, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aryel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#15,919
Active since
1988
Aryel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Aryel popularity over time - boys
49 total births recorded since 1997 (Aryel as boys' name)
Aryel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Aryel's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Aryel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
155 births
- 2000s
2000s
188 births
- 2010s
2010s
173 births
- 2020s 46
2020s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 188 births (33% of all-time use).
How Aryel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aryel's total volume
Aryel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aryel by state
Where Aryel concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 2.6% |
California share of Aryel's total US births 2.9%
Even split
17 of 577 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aryel? ▼
Aryel has been given to 577 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15919 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Aryel most popular? ▼
Aryel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Aryel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aryel are California (17 births), Texas (15 births).
Is Aryel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Aryel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 577 births, and as a boy's name it has 49 births.
How long has the name Aryel been used? ▼
Aryel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 38 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Aryel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arya, Aryanna, Aryana, Aryn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aryel's data
- Aryel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (188 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Aryels (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aryel
Nearby Names Like Aryel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aryel
Arya Girl
#161 29,536 births
Aryanna Girl
#1972 9,435 births
Aryana Girl
#1918 7,329 births
Aryn Girl
#4415 2,946 births
Aryah Girl
#1706 2,180 births
Compare Aryel side by side: Aryel vs Arya Aryel vs Aryanna Aryel vs Aryana
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aryel: #15919 Unisex Name - 577 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aryel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aryel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.