Holding steady.
Popularity of Huriel since 1985
Babies named Huriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Huriel is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985, and its usage has remained very low. It reached a peak in 2002, but even then, it did not enter the top 1000. The name's stable trajectory since the 2000s suggests limited but consistent use. Its origins are debated; it is most often linked to the Hebrew name Uriel, though some sources treat it as a unique modern creation. Because it has never ranked, no top states are associated with it. For parents seeking an obscure name with a spiritual or angelic connotation, Huriel offers a distinctive choice. The name's exact meaning remains uncertain, adding an air of mystery.
The name Huriel appears in some medieval angelological texts as a variant of Uriel, meaning 'God is my light' in Hebrew. However, its exact derivation is uncertain, and it may also be a modern coinage or a variant of names like Uriah or Uri. In recent decades, it has seen sporadic use in the United States, possibly influenced by fantasy literature or religious themes.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Huey, Riel, Uri
Sibling names for Huriel
Names that share Huriel's style, for a brother or sister.
