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Yasiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced IHAS-eel /ˈɪæs.il/Medium

Meaning: God is my makerMedium

In 30 seconds: Yasiel is a Spanish boy's name meaning 'God is my maker'. It pairs a devotional idea with a smooth, modern sound.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningGod is my maker
U.S. rank (2025)#1916 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births82 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 888

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820032025

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

Yasiel comes from Spanish and means 'God is my maker', placing the act of creation at the center of the name. The flowing 'iel' ending links it to a wider set of names that name God directly. It is a current name, more common in recent generations than in older records.

Its best-known bearer is Yasiel Puig, the Cuban-born MLB outfielder nicknamed The Wild Horse, which gives the name a vivid, high-energy sports connection.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yasiel is 'God is my maker', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Yasiel — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Yasiel Puig (1990–present)
    Cuban-born MLB outfielder known as The Wild Horse; played for the Dodgers, Reds, and Indians.

If you like Yasiel…

Yariel— Shares the Spanish 'iel' ending and a God-centered meaning ('taught by God').
Gabriel— Another name built on the divine 'iel' element.
Asael— Close in sound and meaning, naming God within the name.
Fidel— shares the -el ending
Manuel— shares the -el ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yasiel mean?

Yasiel is usually explained as meaning 'God is my maker' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Yasiel?

It's commonly said IHAS-eel /ˈɪæs.il/.

Is Yasiel a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Yasiel?

In 2024, Yasiel ranked #2005 in the U.S. for boys, with 77 births recorded.

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