Boy · #4,690 in 2026

Zyel

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

Current Rank

#4,690

Peak Rank

#4,690 (2024)

Total Babies

101

5-Yr Trend

+94%

2007

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#4690

Peak Rank

101

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zyel

Zyel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 21 Zyels were born — ranking #4,690 that year. As of 2026, Zyel ranks #4,690 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+94% over the past five years). In total, more than 101 Zyels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Zyel

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

Syal
Zle
Zal
Zaya
Zile
Zwolle
Xylol
Zeil
Xyl
Xal
Zeile
Zizel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zyel

What does the name Zyel mean?

Zyel is a boy'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 Zyel in 2026?

In 2026, Zyel ranks #4,690 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Zyel most popular?

Zyel reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #4,690 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Zyel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zyel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zyel include Artyom, Kiano, Haidar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zyel

Zyel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 101 births in the dataset. Zyel's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #4,690. Use the chart and map above to compare Zyel'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.