Uriel
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Uriel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 307 babies have been named Uriel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Uriel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,254 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,254
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Uriel is also used as a boy name, ranked #462.
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Proto-Indo-European origin
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Japanese (三笠) origin
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Nguni origin
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French/Latin origin
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About the Name Uriel
Uriel is a girl name .
Is Uriel a boy or girl name? Uriel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,254 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #462. Uriel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Uriel is currently ranked #9,254 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Uriel include Uri, Ury, Urie, and Urikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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