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Zuriel
UnisexHebrew· “God is my rock”
- Meaning
- God is my rock
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ZOOR-ee-ehl
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,727
- US babies 2025
- 95
- Best rank
- #1,656 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Zuriel
Zuriel is a Hebrew name that means “God is my rock”.
God is my rock is the meaning of the Hebrew Zuriel, from tsur, rock, and El, God. In the Book of Numbers, Zuriel is the leader of the Merarite family of Levites during the wilderness journey. The name is rare in the Bible but carries a strong sense of faith and stability. In recent years Zuriel has been used for both boys and girls, attracting parents who want a distinctive biblical name. Smooth and melodic, it carries a meaningful, grounding message.
Popularity over time
Zuriel first appears in US Social Security records in 1977. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,656 in 2014, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 97 were named Zuriel. In 2025, 95 babies were named Zuriel, and it ranked #1,727 nationally. That is 70% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #6,249 in 1980, #2,135 in 2000, #1,985 in 2010, and #1,727 in 2025. Of the 1,966 US boys named Zuriel since records began, 33% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 583 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Mylan, Swayze, Huntley, Wynn, and Lael.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zuriel ranked highest in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #926 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1230 | 6 |
| Texas | #1414 | 14 |
| California | #1437 | 13 |
| Florida | #1477 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Zuriel is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 25% of US babies named Zuriel were girls and 75% were boys.
Zuriel is usually pronounced ZOOR-ee-ehl, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with Z and ends in “-el”.
Middle names for Zuriel
A few middle names that flow with Zuriel: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zuriel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zuriel mean?
Zuriel is a Hebrew name that means “God is my rock”.
What is the origin of the name Zuriel?
Zuriel has Hebrew roots. God is my rock is the meaning of the Hebrew Zuriel, from tsur, rock, and El, God.
Is Zuriel a popular name?
Not especially. Zuriel ranked #1,727 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zuriel a boy or girl name?
Zuriel is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 25% of US babies named Zuriel were girls and 75% were boys.
How do you pronounce Zuriel?
Zuriel is usually pronounced ZOOR-ee-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