Rising since 2013, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Nuriel since 1999
Babies named Nuriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Nuriel is a rare and distinctive name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'fire of God' or 'light of God.' The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1999, and its usage has been rising slowly since 2013. By 2025, it reached an approximate rank of 9,714, with an incidence of 1 in 244,011 births. Its peak year for popularity was 2024, suggesting the name may be gaining modest traction among parents drawn to its strong angelic and spiritual connotations. Nuriel's appeal lies in its balance of familiarity (the -iel ending shared with names like Daniel and Gabriel) and distinctiveness, making it a unique choice for those seeking a name with deep theological roots. Despite its rarity, the name has not yet appeared in any top state rankings, indicating its spread is national but extremely light.
Nuriel is a Hebrew name derived from 'nur' (fire or light) and 'El' (God), thus meaning 'fire of God' or 'light of God.' It appears in Jewish angelology as the name of an angel associated with the element of fire and sometimes with hail. Though not common in the Hebrew Bible, it has been used in Jewish mystical traditions and occasionally in modern naming.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nuri, Nur, El
Variants: Nuri'el, Nuriyel
Sibling names for Nuriel
Names that share Nuriel's style, for a brother or sister.
