Unisex · #14,477 in 2026

Jahzel

Current Rank
#14,477
Peak Rank
#9,723 (2011)
Total Babies
58
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,723 (58 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,551 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
2007
First Year
2015
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#9723
Peak Rank
58
Total Count
8
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2008
First Year
2008
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#12551
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Jahzel

As a girl name

Jahzel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 11 Jahzels were born — ranking #9,723 that year. As of 2026, Jahzel ranks #14,477 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 58 Jahzels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jahzel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 5 Jahzels were born — ranking #12,551 that year. As of 2026, Jahzel ranks #12,551 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Jahzels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jahzel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jahzel 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 Jahzel

What does the name Jahzel mean?
Jahzel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jahzel in 2026?
In 2026, Jahzel ranks #14,477 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Jahzel most popular?
Jahzel reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #9,723 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Jahzel a unisex name?
Yes — Jahzel is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 92% of Jahzels assigned female and 8% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jahzel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jahzel include Mairi, Lauralynn, Morningstar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jahzel

Jahzel is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 58 births in the dataset. Jahzel's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #9,723. Use the chart and map above to compare Jahzel'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.