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Raizel

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Pronounced RAY-zil /ˈreɪ.zil/Medium

Meaning: 'Little rose / rose', from German Rose + Yiddish diminutive -el; Yiddish equivalent of Hebrew Shoshana.Medium

In 30 seconds: Raizel is a Yiddish name meaning 'little rose', from German Rose plus the Yiddish diminutive ending -el.

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Origin MediumYiddish

Meaning'Little rose / rose', from German Rose + Yiddish diminutive -el; Yiddish equivalent of Hebrew Shoshana.

U.S. rank (2025)#2681 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,762

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

It joins the German word for rose with the affectionate Yiddish suffix -el, giving a sense of 'little rose'. In Jewish tradition it serves as the Yiddish counterpart to the Hebrew Shoshana, which carries the same floral meaning. The name belongs to the broader family of Yiddish flower and endearment names.

Its many spellings, from Rayzel to Raezil, reflect how Yiddish names were transliterated by ear into English. The shared -el ending keeps the diminutive 'little' sense audible across every variant.

Did you know? Raizel is a spelling variant of Raisel, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Variations

RayzelRaizilRayzilRaezelRaezil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raizel mean?

Raizel is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.

How do you pronounce Raizel?

It's commonly said RAY-zil /ˈreɪ.zil/.

Is Raizel a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Raizel?

In 2024, Raizel ranked #2126 in the U.S. for girls, with 90 births recorded.