Jaziel
Jaziel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God divides, or allotted by God.
Origin and history
Jaziel is a name of Hebrew origin traditionally interpreted as meaning 'allotted by God' or 'God divides.' It appears as a minor biblical name and has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States in recent years. Today, it is widely chosen by parents looking for a modern-sounding biblical option.
Popularity in the United States
9,262 babies in the United States have been named Jaziel since 1880. It ranks #1255 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #319.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.8 %)
- CA (21.7 %)
- AZ (5.9 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 145 |
| 2000-2010 | 592 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,261 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,246 |
Fun facts
- Jaziel is a variant spelling of Jahzeel, who was a son of Naphtali mentioned in the Book of Genesis.
- The name has seen a substantial rise in U.S. usage during the 2020s compared to earlier decades.