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Reizel
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Pronounced RAY-zel /ˈreɪ.zɛl/Medium
Meaning: From the Yiddish Reyzl, 'a little rose' (a diminutive of royz, 'rose')Low
In 30 seconds: A little rose: Reizel is Yiddish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'RAY-zel').
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Origin LowYiddish
MeaningFrom the Yiddish Reyzl, 'a little rose' (a diminutive of royz, 'rose')
U.S. rank (2024)#8817 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 147
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
Reizel comes from the Yiddish Reyzl, 'a little rose' (a diminutive of royz, 'rose'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'RAY-zel').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-little-rose at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Reizel means 'a little rose' in Yiddish (a diminutive of royz, 'rose') — a lyrical, classic name (said 'RAY-zel').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Reizel — Yiddish etymology
Variations
ReyzlRaizelRayzel
Nicknames
Reizy
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Reizel mean?
Reizel is Yiddish for 'a little rose' (a diminutive of royz, 'rose').
How do you pronounce Reizel?
It's said RAY-zel /ˈreɪ.zɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Reizel a boy or girl name?
Reizel is a girl's name.
How popular is Reizel?
Reizel is a very rare name in the U.S.