Jahleel
Jahleel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God waits or hope in God.
Origin and history
Jahleel is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God waits' or 'hope in God'. In the Old Testament, Jahleel is listed as a son of Zebulun and the progenitor of the Jahleelites. It remains a rare given name in the United States, seeing modest modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,342 babies in the United States have been named Jahleel since 1880. It ranks #3367 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1701.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.9 %)
- FL (28.8 %)
- MD (8.1 %)
- NC (7.3 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 247 |
| 2000-2010 | 396 |
| 2010-2019 | 473 |
| 2020-2029 | 226 |
Famous people named Jahleel
- Jahleel Addae: football player
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Jahleel is recorded as the third son of Zebulun and founder of a tribal clan.
- Although centuries old, the name has gained modern recognition as a unique spiritual name in the U.S.