Aviel
Aviel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my father.
Origin and history
Aviel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my father.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of King Saul's grandfather. In the United States, it has seen a steady rise in usage in recent years as parents seek unique biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
1,365 babies in the United States have been named Aviel since 1880. It ranks #3347 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1384.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36.1 %)
- CA (30.6 %)
- TX (15.4 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- MA (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 46 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 208 |
| 2010-2019 | 447 |
| 2020-2029 | 558 |
Famous people named Aviel
- Aviel Cahn: Opera Director, Arts Administrator
Nicknames
Avi
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Aviel was the grandfather of Saul, the first king of Israel.
- Over a third of all U.S. birth records for Aviel since 1880 have occurred after 2020.