Jehieli

יְחִיאֵלִיjuh-HEE-lee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Jehiel, meaning 'God lives' in Hebrew, or a modern coined name.

Peak popularity

2015

Usually for

Girls

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jehieli since 2004

Babies named Jehieli per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls
2000s	37
2010s	73
2020s	0

Meaning & origin

Jehieli is a name that likely arose from creative naming trends in the early 2000s. First recorded in 2004, it saw its peak usage in 2015, but remains so rare that it has never appeared in any state's top names list. Its trajectory has been stable, with only a handful of occurrences each year, making it a truly distinctive choice. The name may draw on the Hebrew Jehiel, meaning 'God lives', or it may simply be a modern invention. Lacking a deep historical or cultural footprint, Jehieli offers parents the appeal of a unique sound with an air of mystery.

Jehieli is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 2004. It may be a feminine elaboration of the Hebrew name Jehiel, which appears in the Bible and means 'God lives'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage combining elements like 'Jeh-' from Jehovah or Jennifer with a fashionable '-eli' suffix. Its usage is extremely sparse, with no strong ties to any particular language or culture.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jeli, Lee, Lili

Sibling names for Jehieli

Names that share Jehieli's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Jemima, Zahara, Nevaeh, Lydia, Hadassah

Brothers: Elijah, Zachariah, Jairus, Micah, Jude

Questions parents ask

What does the name Jehieli mean?

The exact meaning of Jehieli is uncertain. It may be a variant of Jehiel, meaning 'God lives' in Hebrew, or a modern invented name combining sounds from other names.

How popular is the name Jehieli?

Jehieli is extremely rare. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2004 and has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak usage was in 2015, but it remains an uncommon choice.

Is Jehieli a boy or girl name?

Jehieli is typically used for girls, though its Biblical root Jehiel is masculine. In the U.S., it has been given almost exclusively to girls since 2004.