UK boy's name
Nuriel
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "the fire of God" or "God's flame".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nuriel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nuriel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. 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.
Nuriel is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Nuriel. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nuriel ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 boys were registered as Nuriel.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nuriel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2024
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Nuriel mean?
The name Nuriel has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the words "nur" meaning "fire" or "light" and "el" meaning "God." It is believed to have originated during the ancient times of the biblical period.
In the Jewish tradition, Nuriel is considered to be the name of an archangel, one of the principal angels who serve God. This angel is associated with the element of fire and is often depicted as a fiery figure surrounded by flames.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nuriel can be traced back to the apocryphal book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish text dating back to the 3rd century BC. In this text, Nuriel is mentioned as one of the angelic beings who oversees the course of the stars and planets.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Nuriel. One of the earliest recorded was Nuriel ben Ephraim, a renowned Jewish scholar who lived in the 11th century in Spain. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Talmud and Jewish law.
Another prominent figure was Nuriel Rubinstein (1887-1944), an Israeli author and journalist who played a significant role in the revival of the Hebrew language and the establishment of modern Israeli literature.
In the realm of music, Nuriel Molcho (born 1976) is an Israeli singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for his fusion of traditional Jewish melodies with contemporary genres.
Nuriel Abramov (1904-1976) was a prominent Soviet-Russian artist known for his paintings depicting scenes from Jewish life in the shtetls (small Jewish towns) of Eastern Europe.
Nuriel Rothschild (1884-1923) was a British nobleman and a member of the influential Rothschild banking family. He served as a Member of Parliament and was involved in various philanthropic endeavors.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Nuriel throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nuriel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nuriel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4270 | 4 | 1 |
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- Nicolas 3,825
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- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
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- Ned 1,614
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FAQ
Nuriel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nuriel in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nuriel was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nuriel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Nuriel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nuriel?
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "the fire of God" or "God's flame".
How many people are called Nuriel in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Nuriel across the 1 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.