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Jahziel

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Pronounced jah-ZEE-el /dʒɑːˈziː.ɛl/High

Meaning: God divides; or God sees; from Hebrew Yahziel (possibly from hazah: to see + El: God; or hazal: to strengthen + El)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew biblical name meaning 'God sees' or 'God divides,' from the root hazah (to see, to perceive) and El (God). A rare biblical name appearing in Chronicles, now used in Christian communities.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningGod divides; or God sees; from Hebrew Yahziel (possibly from hazah: to see + El: God; or hazal: to strengthen + El)

U.S. rank (2025)#1219 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births166 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jahziel is a Hebrew biblical name of uncertain etymology, possibly from hazah (to see, to perceive) and El (God): 'God sees' or 'God perceives.' It appears in 1 Chronicles as a descendant of Naphtali.

Jahziel ranked #1143 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Jahziel appears in the Hebrew Bible in 1 Chronicles 7:13 as a grandson of Naphtali — one of the minor genealogical names that pepper the Chronicles, now being discovered by parents seeking rare biblical names with genuine ancient roots.

Overall data confidence 72%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JahzeelJahleel

Nicknames

JahZiel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahziel mean?

Jahziel means 'God sees' or 'God perceives,' from Hebrew hazah (to see) and El (God). It appears in 1 Chronicles.

How do you pronounce Jahziel?

It's said jah-ZEE-el — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jahziel a boy or girl name?

Jahziel is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Jahziel?

Jahziel ranked #1143 for U.S. boys in 2024.