Oziel
Oziel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my strength.
Origin and history
Oziel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning God is my strength. It is a variant spelling of Uzziel, a biblical name borne by several figures in the Old Testament. In the United States, Oziel is a relatively uncommon name that has seen steady usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,718 babies in the United States have been named Oziel since 1880. It ranks #2484 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1138.
States where it is most popular
- TX (70.9 %)
- CA (16.6 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
- AZ (2.2 %)
- NY (1.4 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 265 |
| 2000-2010 | 629 |
| 2010-2019 | 779 |
| 2020-2029 | 888 |
Fun facts
- Oziel is a variant of Uzziel, who was a son of Kohath and uncle of Moses in the Book of Exodus.
- Nearly a third of all U.S. births registered with the name Oziel since 1880 have occurred since 2020.