Yasiel - A very unique male name
Yasiel at a glance
Yasiel is ranked #1720 among boy baby names in 2025, with 50 births in 2025. It peaked in 2018 at #1546 and first appeared on the charts in 2005.
- Rank in 2025
- #1720
- Births in 2025
- 50
- Peak year
- 2018 (#1546)
- First appeared
- 2005
- Trend
- #2242 in 2020 → #1720 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 29,326 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.8/5 (17 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 29,326 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yasiel peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 1546.
Famous with this name
Yasiel Puig
Yasiel Trinidad
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Yasiel is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yasiel is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #827 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,270.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 Yasiel is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Yasiel origin and meaning
Modern coinage (Spanish-speaking, probably Cuban)
None documented — a modern name built on the fashionable -iel ending; no established etymology
Yasiel appeared in American data in 2005 and is used mainly in Spanish-speaking, especially Cuban, families, following the pattern of names ending in -iel like Daniel and Gabriel. No documented construction or older meaning exists, and claims linking it to a specific Hebrew root are guesses. Its best-known bearer arrived after the name was already in use.
Origin uncertain
Yasiel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Yasiel, pop culture references for the name Yasiel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Yasiel
We've found the following names that sound similar to Yasiel, sorted by popularity.
Yechiel / Yechezkel / Yecheskel / Yaziel / Yekusiel / Yaxiel /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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1720 |
| 2024 | 1846 |
| 2023 | 2172 |
| 2022 | 2075 |
| 2021 | 2654 |
| 2020 | 2242 |
| 2019 | 1742 |
| 2018 | 1546 |
| 2017 | 2068 |
| 2016 | 2607 |
| 2015 | 2114 |
| 2014 | 2107 |
| 2013 | 1957 |
| 2011 | 3761 |
| 2009 | 3830 |
| 2005 | 4190 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 827 |
| New York | 1115 |
| Pennsylvania | 1222 |
| Florida | 1471 |
| California | 1683 |
| Texas | 2270 |
Even more about Yasiel
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 Yasiel 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 Yasiel?
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
yah-see-EL · /jasiˈel/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Yasir — A separate established Arabic name with a similar opening
Famous bearers
- Yasiel Puig — Cuban baseball outfielder who starred for the Los Angeles Dodgers (b. 1990) Contemporary
Style
Modern coinageInternational
Why parents choose it
A distinctive, rhythmic choice with real baseball recognition and a strong -el ending.
Worth knowing
- Unfamiliar outside Spanish-speaking communities; spelling and pronunciation will need explaining.
