Unisex · #12,230 in 2026

Ziel

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#8,823 (2021)
Total Babies
44
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,701 (17 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,823 (44 total)
👦As Boy Name
2010
First Year
2023
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#8823
Peak Rank
44
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2009
First Year
2018
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#13701
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Ziel

As a girl name

Ziel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2009, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 7 Ziels were born — ranking #13,701 that year. As of 2026, Ziel ranks #15,678 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Ziels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ziel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2010, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 8 Ziels were born — ranking #8,823 that year. As of 2026, Ziel ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 44 Ziels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ziel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ziel 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 Ziel

What does the name Ziel mean?
Ziel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ziel in 2026?
In 2026, Ziel ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ziel most popular?
Ziel reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #8,823 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Ziel a unisex name?
Yes — Ziel is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 28% of Ziels assigned female and 72% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ziel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ziel include Ardon, Nemo, Edil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ziel

Ziel is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 44 births in the dataset. Ziel's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #8,823. Use the chart and map above to compare Ziel'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.