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Aviel
BoyHebrew· “God is my father”
- Meaning
- God is my father
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AH-vee-el
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,394
- US babies 2025
- 131
- Best rank
- #1,394 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Aviel
Aviel is a Hebrew name that means “God is my father”.
The Hebrew elements av, "father," and el, "God," give Aviel its meaning, "God is my father." The name appears in the Bible as Abiel, borne by an ancestor of King Saul and by one of David's mighty warriors; Aviel reflects the modern Hebrew pronunciation of the same word. It is used in Israel and in Jewish families elsewhere, most often for boys. English speakers usually say AH-vee-el, with the stress up front, though ah-vee-EL is closer to Hebrew. It shares its ending with Ariel and Daniel, and Avi is the familiar short form.
Popularity over time
Aviel first appears in US Social Security records in 1979. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,394, and its highest count, 131 babies. Use has grown 212% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,977 in 1980, #2,685 in 2010, and #1,394 in 2025. Of the 1,365 US boys named Aviel since records began, 41% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 447 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Obadiah, Zade, Cam, Mahir, and Alder.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aviel ranked highest in New York, Washington, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #695 | 21 |
| Washington | #808 | 7 |
| New Jersey | #1037 | 5 |
| Florida | #1131 | 11 |
| California | #1202 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 95% of US babies named Aviel over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Aviel is usually pronounced AH-vee-el, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-el”.
Middle names for Aviel
A few middle names that flow with Aviel: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aviel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aviel mean?
Aviel is a Hebrew name that means “God is my father”.
What is the origin of the name Aviel?
Aviel has Hebrew roots. The Hebrew elements av, "father," and el, "God," give Aviel its meaning, "God is my father." The name appears in the Bible as Abiel, borne by an ancestor of King Saul and by one of David's mighty warriors; Aviel reflects the modern Hebrew pronunciation of the same word.
Is Aviel a popular name?
Not especially. Aviel ranked #1,394 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aviel a boy or girl name?
Aviel is mainly a boy's name. About 95% of US babies named Aviel over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Aviel?
Aviel is usually pronounced AH-vee-el. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings