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Iriel

♀ Girl

Pronounced EE-ree-el /ˈi.ri.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling linked to Uriel/Iriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my light; the light of God' (or, 'light/flame', + el, 'God'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is my light; light of God: Iriel is a form of Uriel. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'EE-ree-el').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form/spelling linked to Uriel/Iriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my light; the light of God' (or, 'light/flame', + el, 'God'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8619 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119922024

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

Iriel is a form/spelling linked to Uriel/Iriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my light; the light of God' (or, 'light/flame', + el, 'God'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'EE-ree-el').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Hispanic families. Rare, God-is-my-light at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Uriel means 'God is my light; the light of God' in Hebrew (or, 'light', + el, 'God') — Iriel is a form linked to it, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EE-ree-el').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Uriel — routes layered

Variations

UrielIrielaYriel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iriel mean?

Iriel is a form linked to Uriel — Hebrew 'God is my light' (or + el); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Iriel?

It's said EE-ree-el /ˈi.ri.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Iriel a boy or girl name?

Iriel is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Iriel?

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

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