Hazyl

Meaning & origin

Hazyl is a modern spelling variant of Hazel, first recorded in 2006. Its rarity means only a few hundred American girls have borne the name since its debut. The spelling with a 'y' follows a broader pattern of unique respellings among contemporary parents, contributing to its low rank of 8,860 in 2025. While Hazel itself has ancient roots, Hazyl represents a very recent innovation. The name reached its peak usage in 2019, after which its frequency declined, continuing a downward trajectory through 2025. It remains almost exclusively given to girls, with fewer than 5 boys recorded with the name nationally. Top states include none yet, as the name has not concentrated enough in any one state to appear on that list. The name has no recorded usage outside the United States.

Hazyl is a contemporary spelling variant of the name Hazel. Hazel derives from the Old English hæsel, referring to the hazel tree or its nut. The name Hazel was revived in the 19th century and became popular in the United States in the early 1900s, then again in the 21st century. Hazyl emerged as a modern respelling, likely influenced by the trend of substituting 'y' for vowels to create unique names. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006.