Arial

Girl name

Arial has been given to 1,197 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 1991.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,197

Peak year

1991 (69 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1981

10-year trend

▼ -72%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Arial — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Arielunisex

100,665 babies since 1892

Ariagirl

96,373 babies since 1900

Ariahgirl

11,751 babies since 1991

Arianboy

8,290 babies since 1969

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Beatrisgirl

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Crystlegirl

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Kionnagirl

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Tarinunisex

1,209 babies since 1954

Keikogirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Arial?

Arial has been given to 1,197 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Arial peak?

Arial peaked in 1991, when 69 babies were given the name.

Is Arial a girl or boy name?

Arial is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Arial are girls).

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