Avyel
A unique name of possible Hebrew influence, its meaning is uncertain.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Avyel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Avyel today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avyel births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avyel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Avyel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,204
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Avyel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Avyel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Avyel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Avyel
The name Avyel is an ancient Hebrew name with roots dating back to biblical times. It is thought to be derived from the Hebrew word "aviel," which means "father of God" or "my father is God." The name was popular among Jewish communities in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions during antiquity.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Avyel can be found in the Book of Numbers, a sacred text in the Hebrew Bible. In Numbers 26:30, an individual named Avyel is listed as a member of the tribe of Gad. This reference suggests that the name was in use among the ancient Israelites as early as the 13th century BCE.
During the Hellenistic period, the name Avyel appeared in various forms, such as "Aviel" and "Abiel," reflecting the influence of Greek culture on the region. Several historical figures from this era bore variations of the name, including Abiel, a Judean high priest who served in the 2nd century BCE.
In the Middle Ages, the name Avyel remained prevalent among Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. One notable figure was Avyel ben Elijah, a 12th-century Spanish Jewish philosopher and theologian from Seville, who made significant contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics.
During the Renaissance period, the name Avyel experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among Italian Jewish communities. One notable figure was Avyel da Pisa, a 16th-century Italian Jewish scholar and physician who authored works on medicine and philosophy.
In more recent history, the name Avyel has been less common, but a few individuals have carried it. One example is Avyel Shulim, an 18th-century Yemenite Jewish poet and scholar who wrote extensively on Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah.
While the name Avyel has deep historical roots, it has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, perhaps due to its unique and ancient origins. However, its rich history and connection to biblical and Jewish traditions continue to make it a significant name within certain cultural and religious contexts.
People
Avyel + last name combinations
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FAQ
Avyel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avyel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avyel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Avyel a common name?
We classify Avyel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avyel most popular?
The single biggest year for Avyel was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avyel is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Avyel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avyel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avyel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Avyel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avyel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Avyel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Avyel as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Avyel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.