Eriel is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'My God is My Light'. It's a unisex name, though more commonly used for females. Eriel is derived from the Hebrew name Ariel, which also means 'Lion of God'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in recent decades, likely due to its appealing sound and unique spelling. Notable figures with this name include American actress Eriel Tacher and Israeli singer Eriel Cohen.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Eriel experienced some fluctuations in popularity over time. The highest number of babies named Eriel were born in 2023 with a total of 9 births. Interestingly, there was also a peak in popularity around the year 2008 when 7 babies were given this name. However, between these periods, the numbers fluctuated quite significantly, ranging from as low as 5 births (in 2006 and 2011) to a notable spike of 11 births in 2014. Overall, since 1994 until 2023, there have been a total of 99 babies named Eriel.