Rising since 2011, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Yosiel since 2008
Babies named Yosiel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Yosiel is a very rare modern male name first recorded in the United States in 2008. It has been rising gradually in use since 2011, reaching its peak rank of 8,243 in 2024, when approximately 1 in 189,786 boys received the name. Its structure suggests an invented blend of the Yo- prefix (as in Yosef or Yosiah) with the angelic suffix -iel, though no traditional etymology exists. The name is not concentrated in any particular state, as its rarity means no top-state data is available. Yosiel remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a contemporary, uncommon name.
Yosiel first appears in U.S. records in 2008, a recent invention with no clear historical roots. Its structure resembles names like Yosiah and the -iel suffix common in biblical angelic names (e.g., Gabriel, Raphael), suggesting a modern blend designed to sound both familiar and unique. Because the name is less than two decades old, there is no traditional derivation to trace.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yo, Yosi, Ziel
Sibling names for Yosiel
Names that share Yosiel's style, for a brother or sister.
