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Katriel

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Pronounced KAT-ree-el /ˈkæt.ri.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Katriel, usually read as keter ('crown') plus El ('God') — 'God is my crown.' It is used for both girls and boys in Israel, with a historical lean toward boys, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A crowned Hebrew name: Katriel means 'God is my crown' (said 'KAT-ree-el'). Used for both, with a boys' lean — we note it.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Katriel, usually read as keter ('crown') plus El ('God') — 'God is my crown.' It is used for both girls and boys in Israel, with a historical lean toward boys, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14299 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 403

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619942024

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

Katriel is a Hebrew name built from keter, 'crown,' and El, 'God' — 'God is my crown.' It belongs to the long line of Hebrew -el names, and appears in rabbinic tradition as an angelic name. In modern Israel it is given to both girls and boys, with a historical lean toward boys, which we note (said 'KAT-ree-el').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, meaningful, and unisex with a boys' lean.

Did you know? Katriel joins keter, 'crown,' to El, 'God' — 'God is my crown.' It is one of a great family of Hebrew names ending in -el, and it is given to both girls and boys, with a lean toward boys.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Katriel — Hebrew keter + El, 'God is my crown'; unisex, boy-leaning

Variations

KatriKatriellaKathriel

Nicknames

KatKatiRiel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katriel mean?

Katriel is Hebrew for 'God is my crown,' from keter ('crown') and El ('God').

How do you pronounce Katriel?

It's said KAT-ree-el — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Katriel a boy or girl name?

Katriel is used for both girls and boys, with a lean toward boys — we note that.

How popular is Katriel?

Katriel is rare in the U.S. and better known in Israel.

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