Holding steady.
Popularity of Yizel since 1993
Babies named Yizel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yizel is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1993. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, though it has never ranked in the national top 1000, placing it in the realm of rare and distinctive choices. The trajectory of Yizel's usage has remained stable over the past decade, suggesting a steady but niche appeal. While not associated with any specific geographic region or top states, Yizel fits a pattern of contemporary 'Y' names that have gained quiet favor among parents seeking a fresh alternative to more traditional sounds. Its etymology is likely a creative respelling of Isabel or related names, tying it to the long-standing European tradition of Elizabeth and its variants.
Yizel is a modern English coinage, likely a respelling or phonetic variant of names like Yiselle or Yzabel, which are themselves derived from Isabel (a Spanish and French form of Elizabeth). The name Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. Yizel emerged in the United States in the early 1990s, part of a trend of names beginning with 'Y' that offer a contemporary twist on traditional classics.
Sibling names for Yizel
Names that share Yizel's style, for a brother or sister.
