Unisex · #8,947 in 2026

Jahzeel

This article contains persons named in the Bible, specifically in the Hebrew Bible, of minor notability, about whom little or nothing is known, aside from some family connections. Here are the names which start with A-K.

Current Rank
#8,947
Peak Rank
#6,800 (2009)
Total Babies
194
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,801 (47 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,800 (194 total)
👦As Boy Name
1995
First Year
2024
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#6800
Peak Rank
194
Total Count
23
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1990
First Year
2013
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#11801
Peak Rank
47
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jahzeel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

This article contains persons named in the Bible, specifically in the Hebrew Bible, of minor notability, about whom little or nothing is known, aside from some family connections. Here are the names which start with A-K.

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The Story of Jahzeel

As a girl name

Jahzeel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 7 Jahzeels were born — ranking #11,801 that year. As of 2026, Jahzeel ranks #14,580 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 47 Jahzeels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jahzeel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 12 Jahzeels were born — ranking #6,800 that year. As of 2026, Jahzeel ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 194 Jahzeels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jahzeel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jahzeel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jahzeel

What does the name Jahzeel mean?
This article contains persons named in the Bible, specifically in the Hebrew Bible, of minor notability, about whom little or nothing is known, aside from some family connections. Here are the names which start with A-K.
How popular is Jahzeel in 2026?
In 2026, Jahzeel ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Jahzeel most popular?
Jahzeel reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #6,800 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jahzeel most popular?
Jahzeel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jahzeel.
Is Jahzeel a unisex name?
Yes — Jahzeel is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Jahzeels assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jahzeel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jahzeel include Kirtan, Mayco, Raheel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jahzeel

Jahzeel is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 194 births in the dataset. Jahzeel's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #6,800. Use the chart and map above to compare Jahzeel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.