Jariel
Jariel is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is my light or lion of God (by association with Ariel/Uriel).
Origin and history
Jariel is a contemporary name likely created as a blend of names like Jay and Ariel or Gabriel. It carries the familiar Hebrew-style ending '-iel' which means 'of God'. In the United States, it has grown in usage as a modern, melodic option for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,188 babies in the United States have been named Jariel since 1880. It ranks #2761 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1563.
States where it is most popular
- NY (35.4 %)
- FL (18.1 %)
- NJ (14.1 %)
- MA (12.4 %)
- PA (9.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 588 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,097 |
| 2020-2029 | 365 |
Fun facts
- Jariel reflects the late 20th-century trend of combining soft vowel endings like '-iel' with strong starting consonants like 'J'.
- Over 2,000 boys in the United States have been given the name Jariel since 1880.