Dariel is of Persian origin, meaning "calm" or "peaceful". It is derived from the Persian word "daryā", which means sea. This name was popularized in the Western world through its appearance in the works of French author Honoré de Balzac. Dariel is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for males. It gained prominence during the 19th century and has since been used by various notable figures, including Dariel Zeidenberg, an American mathematician known for his contributions to algebraic geometry.
The name Dariel experienced fluctuations in popularity over the century with a notable spike occurring from 1992 to 2004. However, it appears that its usage has been gradually decreasing since then, as indicated by the total number of births dropping back down to single digits in recent years.