Zisel

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Pronounced ZIS-el /ˈzɪs.əl/Medium

Meaning: From the Yiddish Zisel, 'sweet' (from zis, 'sweet') -- an affectionate name from Ashkenazi tradition. Tender and vintage.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Yiddish name: Zisel means 'sweet' (said 'ZIS-el'). Affectionate and vintage.

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Origin MediumYiddish

MeaningFrom the Yiddish Zisel, 'sweet' (from zis, 'sweet') -- an affectionate name from Ashkenazi tradition. Tender and vintage.

U.S. rank (2012)#16846 ↗ Rising

2012 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 39

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

Zisel comes from the Yiddish for 'sweet,' a tender name from Ashkenazi tradition. Vintage and warm, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'ZIS-el').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, tender, and vintage.

Did you know? Zisel is Yiddish for 'sweet' (from zis, 'sweet') -- an affectionate name from Ashkenazi tradition, which we note respectfully (said 'ZIS-el').

Overall data confidence 44%

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Variations

ZisselZislZusel

Nicknames

ZiziSela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zisel mean?

Zisel is Yiddish for 'sweet' (from zis), an affectionate Ashkenazi name.

How do you pronounce Zisel?

It's said ZIS-el /ˈzɪs.əl/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zisel a boy or girl name?

Zisel is a girl's name.

How popular is Zisel?

Zisel is an extremely rare name in the U.S.