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Zaiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced zah-YEL /zɑˈjɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern -iel name with a Za- opening — echoing the angelic -iel names (Zariel, Uziel), from Hebrew el, 'God'; no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of God: Zaiel joins a Za- opening to a -iel ending — 'of God'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zah-YEL').
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Origin LowHebrew, American
MeaningA modern -iel name with a Za- opening — echoing the angelic -iel names (Zariel, Uziel), from Hebrew el, 'God'; no single fixed root; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5639 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

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

Zaiel is a modern -iel name with a Za- opening — echoing the angelic -iel family (Zariel, Uziel, Gabriel), from Hebrew el, 'God' (routes layered, which we flag). A lyrical, modern Latino name; the sound carries it (said 'zah-YEL'; nickname Zai).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-God in echo, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zaiel brushes the angelic -iel names (Zariel, Uziel) — from Hebrew el, 'God' — a lyrical, modern Latino coinage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'zah-YEL').
Overall data confidence 45%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

ZarielZaiyelZael

Nicknames

Zai

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If you like Zaiel…

Uziel— a fellow -iel Hebrew boys' name
Jaziel— a companion -iel boys' name
Yariel— another -iel Latino boys' name
Zyel— shares the -el ending
Zyleel— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaiel mean?

Zaiel joins a Za- opening with -iel ('of God', echoing the angelic names); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zaiel?

It's said zah-YEL /zɑˈjɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zaiel a boy or girl name?

Zaiel is a boy's name.

How popular is Zaiel?

Zaiel is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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