Yadiel

Yadiel - A very unique male name

Yadiel appeared on the charts for the first time in 2002 on position #3923. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yadiel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yadiel? 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 Yadiel. The baby boy name Yadiel was given to 253 baby boys in 2025, ranking #823 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,796 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yadiel peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 823.

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Yadiel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yadiel is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #437 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,088.

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 Yadiel is where you live.

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Yadiel origin and meaning

Modern invented (Spanish-speaking America)

Uncertain — Yadiel is a modern name created in Puerto Rican and wider Latin American use, built in the pattern of Hebrew -el names ('of God'); claims for a specific Hebrew source word are not documented

Yadiel enters US data in 2002 and has risen to a peak in 2025, one of the -diel names (like Abdiel and Gadiel) coined or reshaped in the Caribbean. Its sound is biblical; its documented history is modern and Latin American.

Origin uncertain

Yadiel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Yadiel

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

Yidel /

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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 Yadiel

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 Yadiel 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 Yadiel?

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

yah-dee-EL · /jɑːdiˈɛl/
Pronunciation and stress vary between Spanish- and English-speaking settings

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Yadier — A similar Puerto Rican name — the catcher's name — often confused with it

Famous bearers

• Yadiel Hernández — Cuban baseball outfielder who played for the Washington Nationals (b. 1987) Contemporary

Style

InternationalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Yadiel for a biblical sound with Latin American identity — an -el ending that feels ancient on a name that is proudly new.

Worth knowing

• Outside Spanish-speaking contexts it needs spelling and pronouncing, and Yadier is a persistent mix-up