Adiel
Meaningornament of God · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,141
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,086 in 2017
185 babies were named Adiel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 139 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Adiel you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Adiel
Adiel de Oliveira Amorim
Brazilian association football player
Choose Adiel and your child shares a first name with Adiel de Oliveira Amorim, a Brazilian association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Adiel, like who?” Adiel de Oliveira Amorim's Wikipedia article is available in 25 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Adiel de Oliveira Amorim on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,234 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Adiel, 185 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Adiel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAdiel first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #1,086.
- Then vs nowAdiel is 10× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 93,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 9,234.
- TrendAdiel has climbed 139 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,141. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAdiel is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #559, followed by Massachusetts (#620) and New Jersey (#707). It's in the top 1,000 in 8 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Adiel means “ornament of God”.
About the name Adiel
Adiel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “ornament of God”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Adiel for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 44 of those 46 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #1,086 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,141, with 185 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 444,444 girls |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 294,118 girls |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 675,676 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 1990s | 8.1 | 123,001 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 40,177 boys |
| 2010s | 66 | 15,126 boys |
| 2020s | 95 | 10,477 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Adiel
What does the name Adiel mean?
Adiel means “ornament of God” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Adiel?
Adiel has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Adiel a boy or girl name?
Adiel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Adiel?
Adiel ranked #1,141 for US boys in 2025, given to 185 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#1,086).