The nameFeriel

Feriel is a girl's name common in Algeria, rising in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Its meaning is debated.

Origin

North African, of debated origin.

History

Found in France since 1945, Feriel rose in the 2000s and peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Feriel

Feriel in France

1368thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (90 births)
1,880babies named Feriel in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Feriel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 760 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Feriel. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Feriel in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 40 births a year on average, against 62 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Feriel in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Feriel mean?

Its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Feriel?

North African, of debated origin.

Is Feriel a girl's or a boy's name?

Feriel is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Feriel?

Variants and related names of Feriel include Feryel.