Oziel
How to say it: oh-zee-EL · /oʊziˈɛl/
From Hebrew Uzziel meaning God is my strength - biblical name popular in Spanish-speaking communities.
Oziel was the 684th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 229 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #418 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #684 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 229 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,418 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #418 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Built almost wholly in recent decades, Oziel reached its height in the 2020s. Holding at the peak, it is expected to climb further.
What goes with it
Soft yet strong, with breathy edges and a biblical resonance. Ezequiel sits alongside in style, and Oz offers a punchy short form.
Nicknames
- Oz
- Ozzy
- Ziel
Honouring a Oziel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Oziel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish.
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