Rising since 1993, #186 for boys today.
Popularity of Aziel since 1991
Babies named Aziel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 246 |
| 2010s | 839 |
| 2020s | 7,593 |
Meaning & origin
Aziel is a Hebrew name with biblical roots, meaning 'God is my strength.' Though first recorded in the U.S. in 1991, it has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly since 1993. In 2025, it ranked 186th for boys, with 1 in 865 newborns given the name, and it reached its peak popularity that same year. The name is most common in Southwestern states such as New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada. Aziel fits a modern trend of biblical names ending in 'el' (like Gabriel, Michael) and offers a distinctive yet accessible alternative to more common choices like Azariah.
Aziel is a Hebrew name found in the Bible as a variant of Azriel, meaning 'God is my help' or 'God is my strength.' It appears in the Old Testament as a minor figure (1 Chronicles 15:20). The name has been used among Jewish and Christian communities, and its modern revival in the United States began in the 1990s, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Azariah and Uriel.
Where Aziel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aziel” around the world
Where Aziel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Azi, Az
Sibling names for Aziel
Names that share Aziel's style, for a brother or sister.
