Rising since 2004, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Zadkiel since 2003
Babies named Zadkiel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 171 |
| 2020s | 189 |
Meaning & origin
Zadkiel is a rare angelic name that entered U.S. birth records in 2003 and has been steadily rising ever since. In 2025, it ranked 3,658 with a frequency of 1 in 56,936 births, and its peak year so far was 2024. The name belongs to an angel in apocryphal texts, appealing to parents drawn to religious or fantasy-inspired names without heavy biblical baggage. Its upward trajectory since 2004 suggests growing familiarity, though it remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive.
Zadkiel is an angelic name found in Jewish and Christian apocryphal traditions, where Zadkiel is an archangel associated with mercy and righteousness. The name derives from Hebrew צִדְקִיאֵל (Tzidki'el), meaning 'God is my righteousness.' It is not a biblical name but appears in the Book of Enoch and other extra-biblical texts as the name of an angel. In modern times, it has been adopted as a given name, particularly in the United States, inspired by religious and fantasy literature.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zad, Zadie, Kiel
Variants: Tzadkiel, Zadkiel
Sibling names for Zadkiel
Names that share Zadkiel's style, for a brother or sister.
