Azriel
Meaninghelp of God · Hebrew
- US rank
- #529
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #529 in 2025
566 babies were named Azriel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 595 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1990–2025
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Azriel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,018 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Azriel, 566 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Azriel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAzriel first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearAzriel is at its all-time high right now: #529 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAzriel is 20× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 59,524 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,018.
- TrendAzriel has climbed 595 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #529. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAzriel is most popular in Rhode Island, where it ranks #200, followed by Arizona (#225) and Nevada (#267). It's in the top 1,000 in 32 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Azriel means “help of God”.
About the name Azriel
Azriel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “help of God”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Azriel for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 44 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #529 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #529, with 566 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.6 | 273,973 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 93,110 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 68,213 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 60,423 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.0 | 1,025,641 boys |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 454,545 boys |
| 1990s | 6.1 | 165,017 boys |
| 2000s | 27 | 36,550 boys |
| 2010s | 57 | 17,665 boys |
| 2020s | 215 | 4,643 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 Azriel
What does the name Azriel mean?
Azriel means “help of God” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Azriel?
Azriel has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Azriel a boy or girl name?
Azriel is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Azriel?
Azriel ranked #529 for US boys in 2025, given to 566 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#529).