Rising since 2004, #1,376 for boys today.
Popularity of Zael since 2004
Babies named Zael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 445 |
Meaning & origin
Zael is a modern, uncommon name that entered U.S. birth records in 2004 and has been steadily rising in popularity ever since. By 2025, it ranked 1,376 nationally, with about 1 in every 12,747 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak year to date is 2025, suggesting continued growth. The name is most frequently given in Arizona, Massachusetts, and California, reflecting a possible trendsetting influence from those states. Though its origins are uncertain, Zael's contemporary sound and simplicity appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, easy-to-pronounce name.
Zael is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It may be a modern coinage influenced by surnames like Zale or by similar-sounding names such as Zane or Gael. Lacking a clear historical derivation, it is best classified as a late-20th-century invented name.
Where Zael is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zael” around the world
Where Zael lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Zael
Names that share Zael's style, for a brother or sister.
