Zayel Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAY-el //ˈzeɪ.əl//
Origin: Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning: God will protect (Hebrew); to be exalted (Arabic)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Zayel is associated with divine protection, reflecting a common theme in biblical names. In Arabic culture, the name signifies exaltation, often linked to qualities of honor and respect.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zayel was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Zayel has ranked as high as #12918 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zayel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zayel is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zayel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zayel.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 |
Top States for Zayel
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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