Jahaziel

Jahaziel - A very unique male name

Jahaziel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1984 on position #2120. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jahaziel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jahaziel? 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 Jahaziel. The baby boy name Jahaziel was given to 52 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1678 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 28,198 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jahaziel peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1615.

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Jahaziel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jahaziel is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #735 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,644.

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 Jahaziel is where you live.

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Jahaziel origin and meaning

Hebrew (Biblical)

'God sees' / 'beheld by God' — from Hebrew elements for seeing and God

Jahaziel is a biblical name borne by several figures, most notably the Levite who prophesied victory to King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles. It has been used quietly in the US since 1984 and is rising with the broader revival of elaborate Old Testament names. Its highest use so far came in 2023.

Attested etymology

Jahaziel is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Jahaziel

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

Joel / Julio / Jaziel / Jaleel / Jewel / Jewell / Jael / Jasiel / Jalil / Jahlil /

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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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Even more about Jahaziel

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 Jahaziel 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 Jahaziel?

3 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

jah-HAH-zee-el · /dʒəˈhɑːziɛl/

Around the world

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

Famous bearers

• Jahaziel — Levite prophet in 2 Chronicles who delivered God's message to Jehoshaphat (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Jahaziel for a dramatic, deeply biblical name with a reassuring meaning.

Worth knowing

• Spelling and pronunciation will both need patience from new acquaintances.