Yabriel
A masculine name likely derived from Hebrew meaning "God is strong".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yabriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yabriel today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yabriel births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yabriel. 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 Yabriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#14,149
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Yabriel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yabriel 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 Yabriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yabriel
The name Yabriel originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew words "Yah," meaning "God," and "briel," meaning "strength of God" or "God's strength." This combination suggests that the name carries a profound spiritual connotation, signifying divine power and fortitude.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yabriel can be found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. Here, Yabriel is mentioned as one of the archangels responsible for guarding the gates of the Garden of Eden. This reference underscores the name's celestial and angelic associations within the Jewish tradition.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yabriel. One such individual was Yabriel ibn Farghun (1058-1137), a renowned Jewish philosopher and astronomer who lived in medieval Andalusia (modern-day Spain). His contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics were highly influential during his time.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Yabriel al-Qaisi (1222-1298), a celebrated Arab poet and scholar from Damascus, Syria. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earned him widespread acclaim throughout the Islamic world.
In the realm of religious literature, Yabriel is mentioned in the Bahá'í faith's sacred writings, specifically in the Kitáb-i-Íqán (Book of Certitude) by Bahá'u'lláh. Here, Yabriel is referred to as one of the four prominent archangels, further reinforcing the name's connection to divine and celestial realms.
The name Yabriel has also been associated with various historical figures in different cultures and time periods. For example, Yabriel ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) was a renowned Arab historian, sociologist, and philosopher from Tunisia. His seminal work, the Muqaddimah, is widely regarded as one of the earliest works on philosophy of history and social sciences.
Lastly, Yabriel ibn Battuta (1304-1369), a famous Moroccan explorer and traveler, is often referred to as the "Marco Polo of the Arab world." His extensive travels, spanning over 30 years and covering parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe, were documented in his renowned travelogue, the Rihla (Journey).
People
Yabriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yabriel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yabriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yabriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yabriel 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 Yabriel a common name?
We classify Yabriel 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 Yabriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Yabriel was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yabriel is about 14 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 Yabriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yabriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yabriel 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 Yabriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yabriel 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 Yabriel 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 common is the name Yabriel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.