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Auriel

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Pronounced OR-ee-el /ˈɔr.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Auriel/Oriel — from Latin aureus, 'golden'; also linked to an angelic name (Auriel/Uriel, 'light/fire of God'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Golden: Auriel spells Oriel — 'golden'. Lyrical, radiant, and warm (said 'OR-ee-el').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Auriel/Oriel — from Latin aureus, 'golden'; also linked to an angelic name (Auriel/Uriel, 'light/fire of God'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7530 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 870

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119792025

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

Auriel is a spelling of Auriel/Oriel — from Latin aureus, 'golden' — also linked to an angelic name (Auriel/Uriel, 'light of God'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, radiant name (said 'OR-ee-el'; nickname Auri).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, golden at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Auriel comes from the Latin aureus, 'golden' — and echoes an angelic name (Auriel/Uriel, 'light of God') — a lyrical, radiant name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'OR-ee-el').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Oriel; Auriel — routes layered

Variations

OrielAuriolAurielle

Nicknames

Auri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Auriel mean?

Auriel is variously 'golden' (Latin aureus) and an angelic 'light of God' name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Auriel?

It's said OR-ee-el /ˈɔr.i.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Auriel a boy or girl name?

Auriel is most often a girl's name here.

How popular is Auriel?

Auriel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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