Jaciel
Jaciel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God divides or God's portion.
Origin and history
Jaciel is a name of Hebrew origin, often considered a modern variant or phonetic adaptation of Jahziel, meaning 'God divides' or 'God's portion'. The name has gained steady usage in the United States in recent years as a fresh alternative to classic Biblical names ending in -iel.
Popularity in the United States
1,070 babies in the United States have been named Jaciel since 1880. It ranks #3616 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1575.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.8 %)
- TX (43.8 %)
- AZ (8.8 %)
- FL (1.3 %)
- NJ (1.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 80 |
| 2000-2010 | 277 |
| 2010-2019 | 361 |
| 2020-2029 | 352 |
Fun facts
- Jaciel connects etymologically to Jahzeel, a son of Naphtali mentioned in the Book of Genesis.
- Nearly a third of all U.S. births registered with the name Jaciel since 1880 have occurred since 2020.