Jadiel

Jadiel - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Jadiel at a glance

Jadiel is ranked #1001 among boy baby names in 2025, with 180 births in 2025. It peaked in 2011 at #605 and first appeared on the charts in 2001.

Rank in 2025
#1001
Births in 2025
180
Peak year
2011 (#605)
First appeared
2001
Trend
#829 in 2020 → #1001 in 2025 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 8,146 boys
Visitor rating
3.8/5 (6 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Jadiel appeared on the charts for the first time in 2001 on position #2974. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jadiel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jadiel? 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 Jadiel. The baby boy name Jadiel was given to 180 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1001 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 8,146 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jadiel peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 605.



Famous with this name

Jorake Jadiel
Jadiel Dowlin
Jadiel Ureta


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Rating: 3.8/5 (6 recent votes)


Jadiel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jadiel is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #391 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,361.

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 Jadiel is where you live.


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Jadiel origin and meaning

Modern, Hebrew-influenced — used in Spanish-speaking communities

Uncertain — a modern name built with the Hebrew God-element -el; claims for a specific biblical meaning are not documented

Jadiel appeared in American data in 2001 and peaked in 2011. It belongs to a wave of -el names popular in Latino families, shaped to sound biblical, but Jadiel itself is not an Old Testament name.

Origin uncertain

Jadiel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Jadiel

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

Jahdiel /

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.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20251001
20241025
2023961
2022865
2021889
2020829
2019784
2018794
2017739
2016749
2015722
2014764
2013776
2012693
2011605
2010669
2009636
2008839
20071582
20061806
20052143
20043234
20033282
20023585
20012974

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Massachusetts391
New York432
Connecticut527
New Jersey624
Florida760
Pennsylvania810
Texas814
Louisiana829
Illinois898
Arizona973
Indiana1007
Virginia1154
California1329
Ohio1361

Even more about Jadiel


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 Jadiel 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 Jadiel?

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.

Pronunciation

hah-dee-EL · /hɑdiˈɛl/
English use often says JAY-dee-el; Spanish-influenced use says hah-dee-EL.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

  • Yadiel — Related modern name, more common in Spanish use.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2001, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinageBiblical

Why parents choose it

Jadiel suits parents who like the sound of biblical -el names in a fresher form. It has eased from its 2011 peak.

Worth knowing

  • It is often assumed to be a biblical name — it is not, despite the sound.
  • Pronunciation splits between Spanish and English readings.

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#
On chart
2011
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Jadiel
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 8,146
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 2001
2025 births +180

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