Yariel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-ree-el / /ˈjɑː.ri.ɛl/Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning
God will uplift (Hebrew); a variant of Ariel (Spanish)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Yariel is derived from the name Ariel, which means 'lion of God' and is often associated with strength and divine protection. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is viewed as a modern variant of Ariel, which has biblical roots and is used for both boys and girls.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Yarielito
International Variants
- Ariel (Hebrew)
- Ariel (Spanish)
Famous people named Yariel
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Fictional characters named Yariel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yariel was first seen in the United States in 1991. Yariel has ranked as high as #1226 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Yariel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yariel (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 10 | |
| MA | 6 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 76 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2008 | 106 |
| 2009 | 113 |
| 2010 | 126 |
| 2011 | 102 |
| 2012 | 109 |
| 2013 | 111 |
| 2014 | 105 |
| 2015 | 104 |
| 2016 | 101 |
| 2017 | 93 |
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 105 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2024 | 78 |