Zael

Zael - A very unique male name

Zael appeared on the charts for the first time in 2017 on position #3270. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zael and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zael? 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 Zael. The baby boy name Zael was given to 104 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1280 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 14,099 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zael peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1280.

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Zael is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zael is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #780 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,475.

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 Zael is where you live.

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Zael origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time

Zael first appears in US data in 2017 and has climbed quickly from nothing to its 2025 peak. It seems assembled from the fashionable Z opening and the -el ending of names like Gael and Aziel, but no construction is documented. Any ancient meaning claimed for it is invented.

Origin uncertain

Zael is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

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

Similar to Zael

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

Zekiel / Zollie / Zaiel / Zylo / Zyel / Zaul / Zeal /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zael

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 Zael 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 Zael?

1 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

ZAY-el · /ˈzeɪɛl/
Too new for one settled pronunciation; zah-YEL is also heard

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Zaiel — A longer spelling that entered US data in 2025

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2017, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Zael is chosen for a sharp, futuristic sound in the current Z-name fashion.

Worth knowing

• Brand new, so expect constant spelling and pronunciation questions