Unisex · #6,855 in 2026

Jaiel

Current Rank
#6,855
Peak Rank
#6,392 (2008)
Total Babies
160
5-Yr Trend
+38%
👧 Girl peak #12,153 (64 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,392 (160 total)
👦As Boy Name
2001
First Year
2026
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#6392
Peak Rank
160
Total Count
18
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2007
First Year
2021
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#12153
Peak Rank
64
Total Count
11
Years Active

The Story of Jaiel

As a girl name

Jaiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 8 Jaiels were born — ranking #12,153 that year. As of 2026, Jaiel ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 64 Jaiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jaiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 13 Jaiels were born — ranking #6,392 that year. As of 2026, Jaiel ranks #6,855 for boys with 11 births, rising sharply (+38% over the past five years). In total, more than 160 Jaiels 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 Jaiel

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jaiel

What does the name Jaiel mean?
Jaiel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jaiel in 2026?
In 2026, Jaiel ranks #6,855 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Jaiel most popular?
Jaiel reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #6,392 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Jaiel a unisex name?
Yes — Jaiel is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 29% of Jaiels assigned female and 71% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jaiel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaiel include Andie, Terrius, Janthony. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaiel

Jaiel is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 160 births in the dataset. Jaiel's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #6,392. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaiel'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.