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Azriel
BoyHebrew· “God is my help”
- Meaning
- God is my help
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AZ-ree-ehl
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #529
- US babies 2025
- 566
- Best rank
- #529 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Azriel
Azriel is a Hebrew name that means “God is my help”.
Azriel is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my help," formed from ezer, "help," and El, "God." It appears several times in the Hebrew Bible for minor figures, including the head of a family in the tribe of Manasseh listed in Chronicles and the father of an official named in the Book of Jeremiah. It should not be confused with Azrael, a similar-sounding name associated with the angel of death in later tradition. Azriel has an old, scriptural foundation but a modern, slightly mystical sound, and it has been gaining attention in recent years. Az and Ari are possible nicknames for a name that feels strong and uncommon.
Popularity over time
Azriel first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 5 different years, starting in 2021. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #529, and its highest count, 566 babies. Use has grown 439% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #5,582 in 1980, #2,743 in 2000, #1,665 in 2010, and #529 in 2025. Of the 4,005 US boys named Azriel since records began, 56% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,060 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Hamza, Chozen, Eiden, Cal, and Truett.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Azriel ranked highest in Rhode Island, Arizona, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | #203 | 5 |
| Arizona | #225 | 36 |
| Nevada | #269 | 11 |
| New Mexico | #273 | 7 |
| Texas | #341 | 111 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 88% of US babies named Azriel over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Azriel is usually pronounced AZ-ree-ehl, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-el”.
Middle names for Azriel
A few middle names that flow with Azriel: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Azriel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azriel mean?
Azriel is a Hebrew name that means “God is my help”.
What is the origin of the name Azriel?
Azriel has Hebrew roots. Azriel is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my help," formed from ezer, "help," and El, "God." It appears several times in the Hebrew Bible for minor figures, including the head of a family in the tribe of Manasseh listed in Chronicles and the father of an official named in the Book of Jeremiah.
Is Azriel a popular name?
Yes. Azriel ranked #529 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Azriel a boy or girl name?
Azriel is mainly a boy's name. About 88% of US babies named Azriel over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Azriel?
Azriel is usually pronounced AZ-ree-ehl. 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