Rising since 2020, #1,345 for boys today.
Popularity of Zaiel since 2019
Babies named Zaiel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 191 |
Meaning & origin
Zaiel is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. records in 2019. It gained modest traction, ranking 1,345 in 2025 with a 1 in 12,114 birth rate. The name's trajectory has been rising since 2020, reaching its peak popularity in 2025. Its top states include Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida. As a contemporary coinage, Zaiel has no deep historical or etymological roots, and its meaning remains uncertain. Parents drawn to the name likely appreciate its modern sound and similarity to fashionable names like Zayn and Kai.
Zaiel is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 2019. It may be a respelling of Zayel or a blend of sounds popular in contemporary invented names, such as Za- (from Zachary or Zayn) and -iel (a suffix found in biblical names like Daniel or Michael). The name has no established historical or cultural roots.
Where Zaiel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zai, Zay
Variants: Zayel
Sibling names for Zaiel
Names that share Zaiel's style, for a brother or sister.
