Open or protected
Abrial is a rare variant of the French name Abrielle or the Latin-derived April. It is often associated with the Latin word 'aperire', meaning 'to open', referring to the opening of flower buds in spring. Alternatively, it is sometimes linked to the French word 'abri', meaning 'shelter' or 'protected'.
Less common today
Abrial isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,684 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
