How to say it
ya · DIEL
jɑːˈðjel
Masculine
Yadiel
God is my fortune
What it means
A Spanish name of Hebrew roots, tied to the archangel Yehudiel, often read as 'God is my fortune.'
Yadiel is a name most common in Spanish-speaking and Puerto Rican communities, built on Hebrew roots and the divine element 'El,' 'God.' It is often linked to Yehudiel, one of the seven archangels in Eastern Orthodox tradition, and glossed as 'praise of God' or 'God is my fortune.' The exact first element is read a few ways, so the meaning is best given with a light hedge. The name fits the -iel family alongside Yariel, Ariel, and Gabriel. Yadiel is a debut in the 2025 US boys' top 1000, moving up from rank 1054 to 839.
How to spell Yadiel
The standard spelling is Yadiel. Common variants include Jadiel, Yariel, but Yadiel is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #839 in 2025, currently #839 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
yah-DYEL, stress on the second syllable.
Spelling variants
- Jadiel
- Yariel
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Common questions
- What does the name Yadiel mean?
- A Spanish name of Hebrew roots, tied to the archangel Yehudiel, often read as 'God is my fortune.'
- What does Yadiel mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Yadiel means "God is my fortune." Yadiel is a name most common in Spanish-speaking and Puerto Rican communities, built on Hebrew roots and the divine element 'El,' 'God.' It is often linked to Yehudiel, one of the seven archangels in Eastern Orthodox tradition, and glossed as 'praise of God' or 'God is my fortune.' The exact first element is read a few ways, so the meaning is best given with a light hedge. The name fits the -iel family alongside Yariel, Ariel, and Gabriel. Yadiel is a debut in the 2025 US boys' top 1000, moving up from rank 1054 to 839.
- How do you pronounce Yadiel?
- Yadiel is pronounced jɑːˈðjel. Say it as ya-DIEL, with the stress on the "diel" syllable.
- How do you spell Yadiel?
- The standard spelling is Yadiel. Common spelling variants include Jadiel, Yariel.
- Is Yadiel a boy or girl name?
- Yadiel is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Yadiel?
- Yadiel ranked #839 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.