Axziel
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially representing strength and power.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Axziel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Axziel today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Axziel births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Axziel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Axziel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,552
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Axziel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Axziel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Axziel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Axziel
The name Axziel is a relatively uncommon and unique given name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Hebrew and Aramaic languages. It is believed to have originated from the combination of the Hebrew words "az" meaning "strong" and "el" meaning "God," thus suggesting a meaning of "strength of God" or "God's might."
One of the earliest known references to the name Axziel can be found in the Apocryphal texts of the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible dating back to the 3rd century BC. In these texts, Axziel is mentioned as one of the archangels, although its exact role and significance are not clearly defined.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Axziel appears to have been relatively obscure, with only a few documented instances of its use. One notable figure bearing this name was Axziel ben Shlomo, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century in what is now Spain. He is best known for his contributions to the study of Kabbalah and his interpretations of various mystical texts.
In the 16th century, there are records of an Italian painter named Axziel Della Robbia who was active in the city of Florence. While not much is known about his life, some of his works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Axziel Maclaren was a Scottish theologian and author who lived from 1826 to 1892. He was a prominent figure in the Presbyterian Church and wrote several influential books on religious topics.
One of the more recent notable individuals named Axziel was Axziel Tait, an Australian artist and sculptor who lived from 1914 to 1998. His works, which often featured abstract and geometric forms, can be found in various galleries and public spaces across Australia.
While the name Axziel has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its unique and intriguing origins have likely contributed to its enduring presence, even if in a limited capacity. Its connection to ancient Hebrew and Aramaic languages, as well as its potential associations with mystical and religious concepts, have added an air of intrigue and significance to this name.
People
Axziel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Axziel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Axziel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Axziel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Axziel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Axziel a common name?
We classify Axziel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Axziel most popular?
The single biggest year for Axziel was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Axziel is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Axziel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Axziel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Axziel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Axziel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Axziel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Axziel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Axziel?
You can see how many people share the name Axziel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.