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Jaziel

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-ZEE-el /dʒəˈziːɛl/High

Meaning: God is my strength; allotted by GodMedium

In 30 seconds: A rare biblical Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength.' Jaziel has the bold, melodic quality of names like Ezekiel and Daniel, with a distinctive J opening that gives it modern energy.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningGod is my strength; allotted by God
U.S. rank (2025)#198 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births1,780 boys (0.10% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519862025

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

History & Origin

Jaziel is an anglicised form of the Hebrew name Ya'aziel (יַעֲזִיאֵל), composed of the root ya'az (to be strong, to be bold) and El (God), yielding 'God is my strength' or 'emboldened by God.' Some scholars alternatively connect it to chaziel, meaning 'God's vision.' The name appears in 1 Chronicles among the Levitical musicians appointed by David.

Jaziel remained extremely rare outside Jewish communities for centuries but has attracted attention in the 21st century, particularly in Latin American and U.S. Hispanic communities, where strong biblical names with Spanish-friendly phonetics are prized.

Did you know? In the Hebrew Bible, Jaziel (also spelled Jaaziel) was a musician appointed by King David to minister before the Ark of the Covenant, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 15:18.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Jaziel — etymology notesU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JaazielYazielJazeel

Nicknames

JazZeeJazi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jaziel (Jaaziel) (c. 10th century BCE)
    Levitical musician appointed by King David to play before the Ark, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:18.

If you like Jaziel…

Ezekiel— Hebrew biblical name ending in -el with a similar bold, multi-syllable sound
Aziel— near-identical sound with the same El (God) suffix
Gabriel— popular Hebrew -el name sharing the 'God is my strength' theme
Uriel— rare Hebrew -el name with the same angelic, biblical gravitas

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaziel mean?

Jaziel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength' or 'emboldened by God,' from the roots ya'az (strength) and El (God).

How do you pronounce Jaziel?

It is said jah-ZEE-el /dʒəˈziːɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jaziel a boy or girl name?

Jaziel is used almost exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Jaziel?

Jaziel is a rare name overall but has been gaining ground in U.S. Hispanic communities in the 21st century.