Jahaziel
Jahaziel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God sees or beheld by God.
Origin and history
Jahaziel is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning 'God sees' or 'beheld by God'. In the Old Testament, Jahaziel is borne by several minor figures, including a Levite prophet and a warrior. In the United States, it is a relatively rare but steadily given modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,669 babies in the United States have been named Jahaziel since 1880. It ranks #3107 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1439.
States where it is most popular
- TX (42.3 %)
- CA (37 %)
- FL (10.9 %)
- NY (4.1 %)
- NC (3.8 %)
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 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 402 |
| 2010-2019 | 536 |
| 2020-2029 | 498 |
Fun facts
- In 2 Chronicles 20:14, Jahaziel is inspired by the Spirit of the Lord to encourage King Jehoshaphat before battle.
- Although rooted in ancient history, Jahaziel has seen most of its U.S. usage in recent decades as parents seek unique biblical names.