Azriel
How to say it: uh-ZREE-el · /əzˈriəl/
From Hebrew meaning 'God is my help'; a biblical name, also associated with an angel in some traditions.
Azriel was the 520th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 566 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #218 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #520 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 566 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,857 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #218 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Azriel belongs almost entirely to recent decades, with the 2020s marking its high point. Standing at its peak now, further growth looks likely.
What goes with it
Breathed softly across three syllables, it feels strong with a biblical undertow. Castiel shares its air.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Azriel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
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