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Azriel

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How to Pronounce Azriel

Pronounced AZ-ree-əl /ˈæz.ri.əl/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Azri'el, 'God is my help' (an angel name); predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: God is my help: Azriel is Hebrew — 'God is my help' (an angel name). Devout, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Azri'el, 'God is my help' (an angel name); predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5449 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 660

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919902024

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

Azriel comes from Hebrew Azri'el, 'God is my help' (from ezer, 'help', plus el, 'God') — also borne by an angel (Azrael, associated with death in some traditions, which we note). A devout, lyrical name; predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished); the -iel ending lends it grace.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, God-is-my-help at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Azriel means 'God is my help' in Hebrew (also a name given to an angel of death in some traditions, Azrael) — predominantly a boys' name, increasingly given to girls (which we flag), riding the popular -iel sound.
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Azriel — etymology

Variations

AzrielaAzrielleAzrael

Nicknames

Azri

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If you like Azriel…

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Abigael— lands in the same popularity range
Israel— shares the -el ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azriel mean?

Azriel is Hebrew for 'God is my help' (an angel name).

How do you pronounce Azriel?

It's said AZ-ree-əl /ˈæz.ri.əl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Azriel a boy or girl name?

Azriel is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Azriel?

Azriel is rare for girls in the U.S.

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