Adiel
How to say it: ah-dee-EL · /ˌɑdiˈɛl/
Hebrew biblical name meaning 'God is my ornament' or 'adorned by God'; appears in the Old Testament.
Adiel was the 1,014th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 185 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #955 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,014 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 185 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,920 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #955 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recent decades brought Adiel into view, with the 2020s marking its finest hour. At the summit currently, additional rise seems probable.
What goes with it
Flowing softly with a crisp finish, Adiel carries a biblical resonance. Elijah pairs with it in tone.
Nicknames
- Adi
Honouring a Adiel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Adiel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Spanish.
Famous people named Adiel
- Adiel de Oliveira Amorim (born 1980)Brazilian association football player
- Adiel Paananen (1897–1968)Finnish cross-country skier
- Adiel Amorai (1934–2025)Israeli politician
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Adiel
In the same lists
Find names you'll both love, starting with Adiel
The one-minute style quiz.