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Asiel

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Pronounced AS-eel /ˈæs.il/Medium

Meaning: Created by GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Asiel is a name from Biblical Hebrew meaning 'created by God.'
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Origin MediumBiblical Hebrew
MeaningCreated by God
U.S. rank (2025)#2484 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 865

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202319892025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Asiel traces to Biblical Hebrew, where it means 'created by God' β€” the kind of theophoric name that builds a reference to God right into its meaning. The variant spelling Aciel keeps the sound while swapping the s for a c. As a Hebrew name it sits among the many that carry '-el,' the element pointing to God.

That '-el' ending is what links Asiel to a whole family of Hebrew names, and it gives the word a lifted, formal close. The name stays uncommon, which keeps it feeling distinct.

Did you know? Asiel appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 62%
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Variations

Aciel

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asiel mean?

Asiel is usually explained as meaning 'created by God' and is most often linked with Biblical Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Asiel?

It's commonly said AS-eel /ˈæs.il/.

Is Asiel a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Asiel is used as a boy name.

How popular is Asiel?

In 2024, Asiel ranked #2785 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.

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