Zariel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zariel first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 86 babies have been named Zariel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zariel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,934 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,934
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Zariel is also used as a girl name, ranked #9859.
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Old French/Norman origin
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About the Name Zariel
Zariel is a boy name .
Is Zariel a boy or girl name? Zariel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,934 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,859. Zariel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zariel is currently ranked #6,934 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zariel include Zar, Zari, Zariy, Zariie, Zay, Zaie, and Zarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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