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Dariel

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Pronounced DAR-ee-el /ˈdɑːr.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: Dariel reads as a modern coinage joining a Dari- start (as in Daria or Darian) with the -el ending found in Hebrew names, where 'el' means 'God.' It also appears as a Spanish boys' name; used here for a girl. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern three-beat name: Dariel joins a Dari- sound with -el, 'God' (said 'DAR-ee-el'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningDariel reads as a modern coinage joining a Dari- start (as in Daria or Darian) with the -el ending found in Hebrew names, where 'el' means 'God.' It also appears as a Spanish boys' name; used here for a girl. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2020)#15682 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 488

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

Dariel reads as a modern coinage in the -el family, joining a Dari- start (Daria, Darian) with the Hebrew 'el' ('God'). It is also used as a Spanish boys' name; here it is a girl's name, and its route is uncertain, which we note. It reads modern, bright, and lyrical (said 'DAR-ee-el').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, modern, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dariel pairs a Dari- start with the -el ending of Hebrew names ('el,' God) — a modern coinage that also appears for boys in Spanish, whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'DAR-ee-el').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Dariel — Dari- + -el coinage; also Spanish boys' name; routes uncertain

Variations

DarielaDaryelDarielle

Nicknames

DariElli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dariel mean?

Dariel reads as a modern coinage joining a Dari- sound with -el ('God' in Hebrew names); the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dariel?

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

Is Dariel a boy or girl name?

Dariel is used here as a girl's name; note it is also a Spanish boys' name.

How popular is Dariel?

Dariel is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging coinage.