Aviel

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-vee-EL /ˌɑː.viˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Aviel, 'God is my father' (avi, 'my father,' + el, 'God'). A gentle, faith-rooted name; in Hebrew it is used for both girls and boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A faith-rooted Hebrew name: Aviel means 'God is my father' (said 'ah-vee-EL'). Warm and meaningful.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Aviel, 'God is my father' (avi, 'my father,' + el, 'God'). A gentle, faith-rooted name; in Hebrew it is used for both girls and boys.

U.S. rank (2024)#15568 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 53

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

Aviel comes from the Hebrew for 'God is my father.' It reads warm and faith-rooted, familiar in Hebrew tradition for both sexes - rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-vee-EL').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Aviel is Hebrew for 'God is my father' - avi ('my father') joined to el ('God') - a warm, meaning-rich name used for girls and boys alike (said 'ah-vee-EL').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Aviel — Hebrew 'God is my father'; unisex

Variations

AvielleAvielaAvielo

Nicknames

AviElle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aviel mean?

Aviel is Hebrew for 'God is my father'; it is used for both girls and boys.

How do you pronounce Aviel?

It's said ah-vee-EL /ˌɑː.viˈɛl/ - three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Aviel a boy or girl name?

Aviel is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aviel?

Aviel is extremely rare in the U.S.