Dariel

Dariel - A very unique male name

Dariel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1989 on position #2732. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dariel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dariel? 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 Dariel. The baby boy name Dariel was given to 1,018 baby boys in 2025, ranking #326 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,440 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dariel peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 326.

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Dariel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dariel is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #129 - and is the least popular in Indiana at position #724.

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 Dariel is where you live.

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Dariel origin and meaning

Modern Spanish-language name — construction uncertain

Uncertain — possibly a blend involving Daniel or Dario, but no derivation is established

Dariel appears in US data from 1989 and is used mainly in Spanish-speaking families. It is often explained as a blend of Daniel and Ariel or a form of Dario, but none of these constructions is documented, so its origin has to be stated as uncertain. It is rising fast and reached its highest use in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Dariel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Dariel

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

Darrell / Darryl / Daryl / Darrel / Derrell / Darell / Daryle / Darl / Durrell / Durell /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Dariel

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 Dariel 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 Dariel?

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

dah-ree-EL · /dɑːriˈɛl/
Spanish speakers stress the last syllable, dah-ree-EL; English speakers often say DAR-ee-el.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Dari

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

InternationalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Dariel feels both familiar — it echoes Daniel — and fresh, which explains its rapid rise in Spanish-speaking families.

Worth knowing

• Often misheard as Daniel or Ariel, and the stress falls in different places in Spanish and English.