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Jasiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-zee-el /ˈdʒeɪ.zi.ɛl/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Yasi'el, composed of yasah meaning to make or to do and El meaning God, meaning God has made or God is my maker; a minor biblical figure in 1 Chronicles bore this nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A rare biblical Hebrew name meaning God is my maker, Jasiel is popular in Latin American communities and has a bold three-syllable sound with the striking -el ending beloved in Hebrew names.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Yasi'el, composed of yasah meaning to make or to do and El meaning God, meaning God has made or God is my maker; a minor biblical figure in 1 Chronicles bore this name
U.S. rank (2025)#683 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births398 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,789

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519872025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jasiel comes from Hebrew Yasi'el, a compound of yasah or asah (to make, to do) and El (God), meaning God has made or God is my maker. A person named Jasiel appears in 1 Chronicles 11:47 among David's mighty warriors. The name is rare in English biblical use but has been adopted in Spanish-speaking communities.

Jasiel is found primarily in Spanish-speaking Latin American communities, particularly in Mexico and among Mexican Americans in the United States. It entered U.S. birth records in the late 20th century and has been slowly rising. Its three-syllable sound, the familiar -iel ending (shared with names like Gabriel and Daniel), and its genuine biblical roots make it an appealing choice within Latino naming traditions.

Did you know? The name Jasiel (Yasi'el) appears in the genealogical lists of 1 Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible as a member of the tribe of Benjamin — making it an authentic, if obscure, biblical name with genuine scriptural roots.
Overall data confidence 75%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

YasielJasel

Nicknames

JasiJas

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If you like Jasiel…

Azael— shares the same biblical Hebrew -el ending and the same Latin American community usage
Amias— fellow rare biblical name with the same distinctive -iel/ias ending
Ezriel— shares the same Hebrew -el ending and the same rare biblical character
Uriel— another Hebrew angel/biblical name with the same -el suffix and spiritual depth

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jasiel mean?

Jasiel comes from Hebrew Yasi'el meaning God has made or God is my maker, from asah (to make) and El (God).

How do you pronounce Jasiel?

It is said JAY-zee-el /ˈdʒeɪ.zi.ɛl/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Jasiel in the Bible?

Yes — a person named Jasiel (Yasi'el) appears in 1 Chronicles 11:47 among the warriors of King David.

Where is Jasiel popular?

Jasiel is used primarily in Latin American communities, particularly among Mexican and Mexican American families.