Asiel
Asiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Created by God; God has made.
Origin and history
Asiel is a rare Biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'created by God' or 'God made'. It appears briefly in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible as an ancestor of a Simeonite family. In recent years, its usage in the United States has seen a modest rise, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
865 babies in the United States have been named Asiel since 1880. It ranks #3812 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1600.
States where it is most popular
- TX (45.2 %)
- CA (36.5 %)
- FL (11.3 %)
- AZ (3.9 %)
- NJ (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 334 |
| 2020-2029 | 327 |
Fun facts
- The name Asiel appears in 1 Chronicles 4:35 as a patriarch of the tribe of Simeon.
- Like many traditional Hebrew names ending in '-el', it incorporates a element referring to God.