Azriel - A very unique male name
Azriel at a glance
Azriel is ranked #531 among boy baby names in 2025, with 528 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #531 and first appeared on the charts in 1981.
- Rank in 2025
- #531
- Births in 2025
- 528
- Peak year
- 2025 (#531)
- First appeared
- 1981
- Trend
- #1105 in 2020 → #531 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,777 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.8/5 (8 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,777 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Azriel peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 531.
Famous with this name
Azriel Dalman
Azriel
Azriel Saw
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Azriel is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Azriel is currently topping the baby name charts in Rhode Island at position #203 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #836.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 Azriel is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Azriel origin and meaning
Hebrew
'God is my help' — from Hebrew azar, 'help', and El, 'God'
Azriel is a minor biblical name, borne by figures in Chronicles and Jeremiah, built like other Hebrew -el names. Long almost unused, it has climbed fast in recent years, reaching its peak in 2025. It is a different name from Azrael, the angel in later tradition.
Attested etymology
Azriel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Azriel, pop culture references for the name Azriel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Azriel
We've found the following names that sound similar to Azriel, sorted by popularity.
Azrael / Azariel / Asriel / Azreal / Azarel /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 | 531 |
| 2024 | 596 |
| 2023 | 662 |
| 2022 | 733 |
| 2021 | 1017 |
| 2020 | 1105 |
| 2019 | 1238 |
| 2018 | 1486 |
| 2017 | 1319 |
| 2016 | 1456 |
| 2015 | 1560 |
| 2014 | 1826 |
| 2013 | 1938 |
| 2012 | 1829 |
| 2011 | 1563 |
| 2010 | 1600 |
| 2009 | 1565 |
| 2008 | 1626 |
| 2007 | 2230 |
| 2006 | 1964 |
| 2005 | 1994 |
| 2004 | 2029 |
| 2003 | 1997 |
| 2002 | 2128 |
| 2001 | 2653 |
| 2000 | 2348 |
| 1999 | 2690 |
| 1993 | 3136 |
| 1981 | 2221 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 203 |
| Arizona | 225 |
| Nevada | 269 |
| New Mexico | 273 |
| Texas | 341 |
| Connecticut | 386 |
| Colorado | 404 |
| Idaho | 442 |
| California | 484 |
| Massachusetts | 516 |
| Georgia | 522 |
| New York | 531 |
| Florida | 533 |
| North Carolina | 540 |
| Indiana | 548 |
| South Carolina | 556 |
| Oklahoma | 557 |
| Maryland | 576 |
| Ohio | 595 |
| Washington | 606 |
| Oregon | 619 |
| Wisconsin | 623 |
| Utah | 627 |
| Virginia | 635 |
| New Jersey | 662 |
| Minnesota | 724 |
| Illinois | 756 |
| Alabama | 775 |
| Tennessee | 782 |
| Missouri | 794 |
| Pennsylvania | 798 |
| Michigan | 836 |
Even more about Azriel
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 Azriel 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 Azriel?
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
AZ-ree-el · /ˈæzriəl/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
- Azriel — A minor biblical figure, named in 1 Chronicles and Jeremiah (Biblical) Historical
Style
Biblical
Why parents choose it
A rare biblical -el name with a striking sound, chosen by parents who want scripture roots without the usual Gabriel-Raphael set.
Worth knowing
- Expect confusion with Azrael — the angel of death in popular culture and Gargamel's cat in The Smurfs.
