UK girl's name
Auriel
A feminine name of Hebrew origin signifying the golden light of dawn.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Auriel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Auriel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Auriel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Auriel ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 girls were registered as Auriel.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Auriel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Auriel mean?
The name Auriel is believed to have its origins in Hebrew and Latin languages. In Hebrew, the name is derived from the word "or" meaning light and "el" meaning God, thus translating to "light of God". In Latin, it is a combination of the words "aurum" meaning gold and "iel" meaning God, giving the meaning "golden light of God".
The name Auriel can be traced back to ancient texts and religious scriptures. It is mentioned in the Kabbalah, a Jewish mystical tradition, as the name of an archangel. In the Christian tradition, it is associated with one of the seven archangels, often representing the light of God or the morning star.
The earliest recorded use of the name Auriel dates back to the 12th century. One notable figure was Auriel de Cologne, a 13th-century German nun and mystic known for her visions and writings. Another early bearer of the name was Auriel de Vere, an English noblewoman from the 14th century.
Throughout history, the name Auriel has been borne by several notable individuals. These include Auriel Tsouvaltsidis (1920-2012), a Greek painter and sculptor; Auriel Andrew (1938-2019), a British writer and translator; and Auriel Majnoni (born 1968), an Iranian-American artist and filmmaker.
The name Auriel has also been used in literature and popular culture. In John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost," Auriel is mentioned as one of the angels who fought against Satan's rebel forces. In the fantasy novel series "The Mortal Instruments" by Cassandra Clare, Auriel is the name of a powerful angel.
Another notable bearer of the name was Auriel Valore (1850-1924), an Italian-American sculptor and artist known for her works depicting religious themes and historical figures. Auriel Rios (1903-1984) was a Puerto Rican singer and actress who performed in various Latin American countries during the mid-20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Auriel over time
The chart below shows babies named Auriel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Auriel, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Auriel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Auriel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5691 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Auriel
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Auriel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Auriel in the UK right now?
In 2014, Auriel was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Auriel most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Auriel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Auriel?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin signifying the golden light of dawn.
How many people are called Auriel in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Auriel across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.