Abril

Abril - A very unique female name

Abril appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #2785. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Abril and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Abril? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Abril. The baby girl name Abril was given to 161 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1115 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,096 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Abril peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 441.

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Abril is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Abril is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #676 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,526.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Abril is where you live.

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Abril origin and meaning

Spanish word name

'April' in Spanish, from Latin Aprilis, the month name

Abril is the Spanish word for the month of April used directly as a girl's name, a pattern common in Spanish naming. It entered US data in 1976, peaked in 2007, and is used mainly in Spanish-speaking families.

Attested etymology

Abril is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Abril, pop culture references for the name Abril and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Abril

We've found the following names that sound similar to Abril, sorted by popularity.

April / Aubrielle / Aubriella / Abrielle / Avril / Abriella / Apryl / Averly / Aprille / Averleigh /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Abril

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Abril a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Abril?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-BREEL · /ɑːˈbriːl/
In Spanish it is ah-BREEL; English speakers who read it as a name often say AB-ril.

Around the world

• April (English) — The English equivalent month name, long used as a girl's name.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

InternationalWord name

Why parents choose it

Abril is a natural pick for Spanish-speaking families, especially for a spring baby, and it carries its meaning openly. In English-speaking settings it stands out as fresh and musical.

Worth knowing

• English speakers will often read it as 'April' with an English pronunciation, or misread it as a typo.
• Outside Spanish-speaking communities the month meaning is not obvious.