Boy · #1,784 in 2026

Zael

Name: Popularity of the name Zael in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zael, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,784

Peak Rank

#1,784 (2026)

Total Babies

720

5-Yr Trend

+96%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1784

Peak Rank

720

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zael

The earliest SSA record of Zael as a baby boy name dates back to 2004, when 7 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 93 newborns named Zael — #1,784 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 68% of all recorded Zaels. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,784 among baby boy names with 93 births, rising sharply (+96% over the past five years). In total, more than 720 Zaels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Zael

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zael 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 Zael

What does the name Zael mean?

Zael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zael in 2026?

In 2026, Zael ranks #1,784 among boys' names in the U.S., with 93 babies given the name that year.

When was Zael most popular?

Zael reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,784 that year with 93 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zael most popular?

Zael has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Arizona, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zael.

Is Zael a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zael is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Zael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zael include Delaine, Saxon, Danthony. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zael

Zael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 720 births in the dataset. Zael's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,784. Use the chart and map above to compare Zael'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.