Laurel tree or honor; variation of Lora or Lorelei
Loriel is a rare modern elaboration of the name Lora or Laurel, likely influenced by the melodic '-iel' suffix found in names like Ariel or Muriel. It carries the symbolic weight of the laurel tree, which represented victory and honor in ancient times, or may be associated with the German 'Lorelei' meaning alluring rock.
Less common today
Loriel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,307 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
