Zael
How to say it: zah-EL · /zɑˈɛl/
Modern American invention, short form of Azrael, Hebrew 'God helps' - sleek futuristic sound; rare.
Zael was the 807th 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 16-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #383 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #807 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 134 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,055 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×16 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #383 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Zael belongs to the newest wave of American coinages. At its height in the 2020s, it is expected to rise still more.
What goes with it
Sleek and creative, Zael whispers with soft breathy tones. Zayn matches its modern spark.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zael is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Spanish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
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