Zael
Zael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has seen or shadow of God.
Origin and history
Zael is a given name of likely Hebrew origin, often considered a short form or variant of names like Azael. Historically rare in the United States, it has experienced a distinct surge in usage since 2020. Its brief, vowel-rich sound gives it a sleek and contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
673 babies in the United States have been named Zael since 1880. It ranks #4003 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1486.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.6 %)
- CA (25.6 %)
- FL (10.6 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- AZ (7.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 46 |
| 2010-2019 | 182 |
| 2020-2029 | 445 |
Fun facts
- Over half of all U.S. recorded births for boys named Zael occurred between 2020 and 2025.
- The suffix '-el' is a classical Hebrew element signifying God or the divine.