Eriel is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God is my light'. It is a variant spelling of Ariel, which also has Hebrew roots. Traditionally, Eriel is considered a unisex name but it is more commonly used for males.
The name Eriel experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant increase from 1992 onwards, reaching its peak in 2014 with 39 births. However, it has since declined, with only 11 births recorded in 2022 and 13 in 2023.