Ariel vs Helena
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Ariel
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #355
- Peak
- #66 (1991)
- Babies in 2025
- 851
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, FL
VS
Helena
a vintage name making a comeback
- Rank today
- #363
- Peak
- #194 (1881)
- Babies in 2025
- 841
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, FL
The verdict
Ariel is the more popular pick (#355 vs #363). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Ariel is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Helena is a vintage name making a comeback.
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