Rising since 1989, #529 for boys today.
Popularity of Azriel since 1972
Babies named Azriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 | 40 |
| 1990s | 65 | 117 |
| 2000s | 199 | 548 |
| 2010s | 256 | 1,060 |
| 2020s | 161 | 2,227 |
Meaning & origin
Azriel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my help', rare in the U.S. before the 1970s. First recorded in 1972, the name has climbed steadily in use, reaching a peak rank of 529 in 2025. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 1989, reflecting a growing interest in biblical and spiritual names. In 2025, about 1 in 3,018 boys were named Azriel. The name is most popular in Rhode Island, Arizona, and New Mexico, states with diverse religious and cultural influences. While sometimes confused with the angel of death Azrael, Azriel is a distinct biblical name with a positive meaning. Its modern appeal lies in its strong yet soft sound, fitting into contemporary naming trends that favor names with both history and a touch of uniqueness.
Azriel is a Hebrew name derived from the elements 'azár' (help) and 'El' (God), meaning 'God is my help'. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of several minor figures, including a Levite and a son of Ishi. The name has been used among Jewish communities historically and has seen modern revival as a given name.
Where Azriel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Azriel” around the world
Where Azriel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Az, Azi, Riel
Sibling names for Azriel
Names that share Azriel's style, for a brother or sister.
