Azael
Azael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Made by God or God has seen.
Origin and history
Azael is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly understood to mean 'made by God' or 'God has seen'. Historically related to biblical roots, it has seen a notable rise in usage in the United States in recent years. Today, it offers a distinct, traditional yet modern alternative to more common biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
3,947 babies in the United States have been named Azael since 1880. It ranks #2020 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #746.
States where it is most popular
- TX (45.5 %)
- CA (26.5 %)
- AZ (5.7 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
- CO (3.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 177 |
| 2000-2010 | 724 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,085 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,928 |
Fun facts
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for the name Azael have occurred since 2020.
- The name shares ancient Semitic roots with biblical names like Hazael.