Zabdiel
How to say it: zab-dee-EL · /ˌzæbdiˈɛl/
From Hebrew meaning 'gift of God' - biblical angel name, used in Spanish-speaking communities.
Zabdiel was the 1,198th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 134 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.7-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #880 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,198 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 134 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,741 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.7 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #880 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Zabdiel emerged in recent decades in the United States and peaked in the 2020s. It remains at peak with growth expected to persist.
What goes with it
Sharp consonants meet breathy tones for a strong biblical presence. Ezekiel offers a similar cadence.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zabdiel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Spanish.
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