Raziel
Raziel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Secret of God.
Origin and history
Raziel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'secret of God' or 'God is my mystery.' In Jewish mysticism and Kabbalistic lore, Raziel is the archangel who reveals divine secrets to humanity. The name has seen growing, steady usage in the United States in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,578 babies in the United States have been named Raziel since 1880. It ranks #3170 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1490.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.1 %)
- TX (34 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- AZ (1.7 %)
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 | 48 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 385 |
| 2010-2019 | 520 |
| 2020-2029 | 440 |
Fun facts
- Tradition holds that the archangel Raziel authored the 'Sefer Raziel HaMalakh,' a mystical book of heavenly wisdom.
- The name has gained modern popularity through fantasy video games, comics, and urban fantasy literature.