Yaziel

Yaziel - A very unique male name

Yaziel appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #2880. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yaziel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yaziel? 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 Yaziel. The baby boy name Yaziel was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2115 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yaziel peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2115.

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Yaziel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yaziel is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,223 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,456.

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 Yaziel is where you live.

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Yaziel origin and meaning

Modern coinage, Hebrew-style -el ending

Uncertain — no established etymology

Yaziel is a recent name, in US data since 2013 and peaking in 2025, used mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Its -iel ending echoes Hebrew angel and biblical names like Gabriel and Uriel, but Yaziel itself is not a biblical or historical Hebrew name, and meanings assigned to it online are invented. It is best understood as a modern creation in a biblical style.

Origin uncertain

Yaziel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Yaziel

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

Yechiel / Yechezkel / Yasiel / Yecheskel / Yekusiel / Yaxiel /

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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)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Yaziel

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 Yaziel 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 Yaziel?

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-zee-EL · /jɑːziˈɛl/
Spanish-influenced yah-zee-EL and English YAZ-ee-el are both heard.

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Yasiel — A similar modern name with an s; a different name, not a variant.
• Jaziel — A similar -ziel coinage; a different name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2013, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Chosen for its angelic, -el sound by parents who like Gabriel and Uriel but want something rarer.

Worth knowing

• It may be mistaken for Yasiel or Jaziel, and its claimed Hebrew meanings are not real.