Asael

Asael - A very unique male name

Asael appeared on the charts for the first time in 1989 on position #3002. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Asael and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Asael? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Asael. The baby boy name Asael was given to 44 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1799 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 33,325 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Asael peaked in popularity 21 years ago in 2005 on position 1684.

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Asael is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Asael is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,014 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,859.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Asael is where you live.

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Asael origin and meaning

Hebrew

Linked to Hebrew Asahel / Asah-el, usually explained as 'God has made'

Asael is the form used in Spanish-speaking naming for the biblical Asahel, a nephew of King David famed for his speed, whose Hebrew name is usually read as 'God has made'. The spelling Asael has grown in the US with Spanish-speaking families and reached its highest use in 2025. Because the bearer link runs through a variant form, the profile keeps the certainty cautious.

Origin uncertain

Asael is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Asael, pop culture references for the name Asael and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Asael

We've found the following names that sound similar to Asael, sorted by popularity.

Axel / Ashley / Aziel / Axl / Azael / Aksel / Akhil / Axle / Akil / Axell /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Asael

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Asael a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Asael?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-sah-EL · /ɑːsɑːˈɛl/
Spanish speakers stress the last syllable (ah-sah-EL); English speakers may say AY-see-el.

Around the world

• Asahel (Hebrew) — The biblical form of the name
• Asael (Spanish) — The form current in Spanish-speaking use

Spellings and nicknames

• Asahel — The biblical English spelling, a separate entry
• Azael — A rare respelling

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Asael for its biblical depth and its smooth Spanish-friendly sound. It is at its highest point yet in 2025 while still uncommon.

Worth knowing

• English speakers unfamiliar with the name may guess several pronunciations
• Easily confused with Asahel, Azrael or Azael