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'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
