Jariel is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God shall enlighten." It's a unique and distinctive name, composed of two elements: "Yar" meaning "enlighten," and "El" meaning "God." This name has been growing in popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. The variant spellings Jarriel and Jareel are also sometimes used.
The name Jariel saw a significant increase in popularity between the years 1982 and 2023, with a total of 2074 births recorded over this period. The number of annual births fluctuated greatly, ranging from as low as 5 to as high as 151. Notably, there was a substantial spike in popularity around the late 2000s and early 2010s, with the highest numbers of births occurring in 2008 (119) and 2009 (151). However, it seems that the name's popularity has somewhat waned in recent years, with fewer than 70 births recorded each year since 2020.