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Zariel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAR-ee-el /ˈzɑr.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name in the angelic -el ('God') style, sometimes glossed 'lioness/prince of God'; no firmly attested traditional root, and also a fantasy-fiction figure; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern angelic-style name: Zariel echoes the -el ('God') names. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ZAR-ee-el').

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern coined name in the angelic -el ('God') style, sometimes glossed 'lioness/prince of God'; no firmly attested traditional root, and also a fantasy-fiction figure; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#6804 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 86

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 coined name in the angelic -el ('God') style — sometimes glossed 'lioness/prince of God', though with no firmly attested traditional root, and also appearing as a fantasy-fiction figure (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ZAR-ee-el'; nickname Zari).

In the U.S. it appears in recent records. Rare, an-angelic-style coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zariel is a modern coined name in the angelic -el ('God') style, sometimes glossed 'prince of God' — a lyrical, modern name (it is also a fantasy-fiction figure; the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ZAR-ee-el').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Zariel — coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

ZariaelZarael

Nicknames

Zari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zariel mean?

Zariel is a modern coined name in the angelic -el ('God') style; it has no firmly attested traditional root, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zariel?

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

Is Zariel a boy or girl name?

Zariel is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Zariel?

Zariel is a rare name in the U.S.