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Yadriel

YAH-dree-el · Modern coinage, likely a combination of the prefix Ya- (common in Spanish-origin names like Yadira) and the name Gabriel, suggesting a meaning of 'God is my strength'.

2025 rank (boys)
#2,941
Babies named in 2025
42
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 40,668 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2005

Rising since 2005, #2,941 for boys today.

Popularity of Yadriel since 2005

Babies named Yadriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.

15304520102020Most births 2022Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s51
2010s206
2020s233

Meaning & origin

Yadriel is a relatively modern name, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 2005. Since then, it has been on an upward trajectory, peaking in 2022. Currently ranked 2941, it remains uncommon: about 1 in 40,668 boys received the name in 2025. The name appears to be a blend of the prefix Ya- with Gabriel, appealing to families seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound.

Yadriel is a modern invented name that emerged in the United States around 2005. It appears to blend the trendy prefix Ya- (influenced by names such as Yadira and Yaretzi) with the classic biblical name Gabriel. The name Gabriel itself is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my strength', and Yadriel inherits that connotation through its ending.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Yad, Yaddy, Yadri, Driel

Sibling names for Yadriel

Names that share Yadriel's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Yadriel mean?
Yadriel is a modern coined name, likely combining the prefix Ya- with Gabriel, suggesting a meaning of 'God is my strength'.
How popular is Yadriel currently?
As of the latest data in 2025, Yadriel ranked 2941 in the United States, with about 1 in 40,668 newborn boys given the name.
Is Yadriel a boy name, girl name, or unisex?
Yadriel is almost exclusively used for boys. It was first recorded in 2005 and has remained consistently male.