Abril

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Pronounced ah-BREEL /ɑːˈbriːl/High

Meaning: April; the Spanish/Portuguese word for the month April, from Latin aprilis (possibly from Etruscan or from Latin aperire: to open)High

In 30 seconds: The Spanish and Portuguese word for April, used as a given name. April itself derives from Latin aprilis, possibly from the Etruscan god Aplu (Apollo) or from aperire (to open) — as spring's flowers open.

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Origin HighSpanish, Latin

MeaningApril; the Spanish/Portuguese word for the month April, from Latin aprilis (possibly from Etruscan or from Latin aperire: to open)

U.S. rank (2024)#1162 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births206 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,123

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abril is the Spanish and Portuguese word for the month April, from Latin aprilis. The Latin etymology of Aprilis is disputed — it may come from Etruscan Apru (Apollo) or from aperire (to open, spring's opening of flowers). As a given name, Abril follows the tradition of using month names.

Abril is used widely in Spanish-speaking countries and in U.S. Hispanic communities. It ranked #1162 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The name April — and Abril — may derive from the Etruscan god Aplu, an equivalent of Greek Apollo, suggesting that the month of April was originally sacred to the god of the sun and arts. So Abril may be a sun-god name in disguise.

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — Abril — Spanish/Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AprilAbril

Nicknames

AbiBril

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abril mean?

Abril means 'April,' the Spanish/Portuguese word for the month, from Latin aprilis (possibly from aperire: to open, or from the Etruscan god Aplu/Apollo).

How do you pronounce Abril?

It's said ah-BREEL — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Abril a boy or girl name?

Abril is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Abril?

Abril ranked #1162 for U.S. girls in 2024.