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Zariel

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Pronounced ZAH-ree-el /ˈzɑ.ri.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining a Zar- element with a -iel ending ('of God', as in angelic names); also a fictional angel name; no single fixed traditional root; routes uncertain; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Hebrew-styled -el coinage: Zariel. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ZAH-ree-el'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern name, joining a Zar- element with a -iel ending ('of God', as in angelic names); also a fictional angel name; no single fixed traditional root; routes uncertain; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#9506 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 231

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

Zariel is a modern name, with no single fixed traditional root — joining a Zar- element with a -iel ending ('of God', as in angelic names); also a fictional angel name (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'ZAH-ree-el').

In the U.S. it appears very recently for both sexes. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zariel is a modern name, joining a Zar- element with a -iel ending ('of God') — a lyrical, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ZAH-ree-el').

Overall data confidence 24%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain; unisex

Variations

ZarielaZariaZarielle

Nicknames

Zari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zariel mean?

Zariel joins a Zar- element with a -iel ending ('of God'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. It has no single fixed traditional meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zariel?

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

Is Zariel a boy or girl name?

Zariel is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Zariel?

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