Declining since 2010, #1,018 for boys today.
Popularity of Jadiel since 1990
Babies named Jadiel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 877 |
| 2010s | 3,229 |
| 2020s | 1,443 |
Meaning & origin
Jadiel first entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1990, a late arrival for a name with supposed biblical roots. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, then began a steady decline; by 2025 it ranked 1018 with roughly 1 in every 7764 male births. Its initial rise coincided with a broader trend for 'el' ending names, and its fall since 2010 mirrors that wave's ebb. While Jadiel has never been a top-tier name, it has maintained consistent usage, especially in states like Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut, which suggests a concentration among families drawn to its Hebrew sound and religious resonance.
Jadiel is a name of Hebrew origin, likely derived from the elements 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh) and 'el' (meaning God), with possible interpretations including 'God is my judge' or 'God has heard'. It is a variant of the biblical name Jediael, which appears in the Old Testament as the name of a warrior from the tribe of Manasseh. The name has seen modern usage, particularly in the United States, as a distinctive alternative to similar-sounding names like Gabriel or Daniel.
Where Jadiel 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jadi, Jad, Diego
Variants: Jediael
Sibling names for Jadiel
Names that share Jadiel's style, for a brother or sister.
