Aviel - A very unique male name
Aviel at a glance
Aviel is ranked #1442 among boy baby names in 2025, with 75 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1442 and first appeared on the charts in 1991.
- Rank in 2025
- #1442
- Births in 2025
- 75
- Peak year
- 2025 (#1442)
- First appeared
- 1991
- Trend
- #1869 in 2020 → #1442 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 19,550 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (10 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 19,550 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aviel peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1442.
Famous with this name
Joseph Aviel
Aviel Ayoung
Avraham Aviel
How would you rate Aviel, 1-5?
Aviel is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aviel is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #695 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,301.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 Aviel is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Aviel origin and meaning
Hebrew
'God is my father,' from Hebrew avi (my father) + El (God); a form of the biblical name Abiel
Aviel is the modern Hebrew form of Abiel, a minor biblical name borne by, among others, the grandfather of King Saul. It has grown steadily in American use since the 1990s and is now at its peak. The -el ending, meaning God, is shared with many Hebrew names.
Attested etymology
Aviel is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Aviel, pop culture references for the name Aviel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Aviel
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Abel / Apollo / Abiel / Able / Apolo /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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1442 |
| 2024 | 1560 |
| 2023 | 2096 |
| 2022 | 1862 |
| 2021 | 1754 |
| 2020 | 1869 |
| 2019 | 2833 |
| 2018 | 2001 |
| 2017 | 2735 |
| 2016 | 2226 |
| 2015 | 2635 |
| 2014 | 2757 |
| 2013 | 1867 |
| 2012 | 2121 |
| 2011 | 2790 |
| 2010 | 2323 |
| 2009 | 2481 |
| 2008 | 3372 |
| 2007 | 2616 |
| 2006 | 2724 |
| 2005 | 3142 |
| 2004 | 3747 |
| 2003 | 3535 |
| 1999 | 2322 |
| 1993 | 2797 |
| 1991 | 2273 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 695 |
| Washington | 808 |
| New Jersey | 1037 |
| Florida | 1131 |
| California | 1202 |
| Texas | 1301 |
Even more about Aviel
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 Aviel 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 male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Aviel?
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.Pronunciation
ah-vee-EL · /ɑːviˈɛl/
Spoken Aviel has three syllables, although the provided syllable count for this name is 2.
Around the world
- Abiel (Hebrew) — The biblical form of the same name.
Spellings and nicknames
- Abiel — The biblical spelling; a separate established name.
Nicknames: Avi
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1991, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
Aviel gives a biblical root in a modern Hebrew form that still feels fresh in English. Avi is a natural, friendly short form.
Worth knowing
- It will often be misheard as Ariel or Avielle, the girls' names.
- Many people will need the spelling — the v and the -iel ending are unfamiliar in English.
