Dariel
- Meaning
- Modern form; derivation uncertain
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What does Dariel mean?
Dariel means “Modern form; derivation uncertain”.
Dariel is a modern name with proposed connections to Darrell or Darren, shaped by endings familiar from Daniel and Gabriel. These are suggested naming routes rather than proof of one ancient root. The meaning “beloved” is not securely established for every Dariel.
The name is used in Spanish-speaking communities as well as English-language naming. Dariela offers a related feminine form, and Dari can work as a personal shortening. Families choosing Dariel to honor a Darrell may have a clear private connection even when the broader etymology is uncertain. That family explanation is more precise than assigning unrelated Hebrew or French meanings automatically.
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How popular is Dariel?
United States · 2025Explore how often Dariel is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #327 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Dariel
- 1,043 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 6.4% More than 2024
Dariel over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #327 | 1,043 |
| 2025 | Girls | #15,469 | 5 |
| 2024 | Boys | #347 | 980 |
| 2023 | Boys | #369 | 878 |
| 2022 | Boys | #439 | 709 |
| 2021 | Boys | #550 | 529 |
| 2020 | Boys | #610 | 449 |
| 2020 | Girls | #15,690 | 5 |
| 2019 | Boys | #653 | 408 |
| 2019 | Girls | #11,623 | 8 |
| 2018 | Boys | #644 | 401 |
| 2018 | Girls | #8,742 | 12 |
| 2017 | Boys | #690 | 360 |
| 2017 | Girls | #10,147 | 10 |
| 2016 | Boys | #761 | 320 |
| 2016 | Girls | #12,050 | 8 |
| 2015 | Boys | #865 | 261 |
| 2015 | Girls | #12,117 | 8 |
| 2014 | Boys | #845 | 266 |
| 2014 | Girls | #15,039 | 6 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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