Rising since 2013, #3,513 for boys today.
Popularity of Ezael since 2009
Babies named Ezael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 125 |
Meaning & origin
Ezael is a modern name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2009, a time when invented names and creative spellings were increasingly common. Its gentle rise in use reflects broader trends toward unique, melodic names. In 2023, Ezael reached its peak rank of 3,513, with approximately 1 in 53,377 boys receiving the name. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 2013, suggesting growing if still niche appeal. It is most frequently given in California and Texas, states known for diverse and innovative naming choices.
Ezael appears to be a modern coinage, likely a blend of sounds from names such as Ezra or Ezekiel with the popular -el suffix (meaning 'God' in Hebrew, as in Michael, Gabriel). It first appeared in U.S. records in 2009 and has seen gradual, if modest, use. Its spelling and phonetics suggest invention rather than descent from a historical name.
Where Ezael is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ezael” around the world
Where Ezael lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Ezael
Names that share Ezael's style, for a brother or sister.
