Chabeli
A feminine Spanish name meaning "small little rose" or "little flower".
Name Census estimates that about 92 living Americans carry the first name Chabeli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chabeli today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chabeli births was 1994 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chabeli. 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 Chabeli. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
92
~ 1 in 3,725,591 Americans
Peak year
1994
25 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1999 SSA rank
#14,843
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Chabeli: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chabeli 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 Chabeli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 95 | 95 |
Geography
Where Chabelis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Chabeli, while Florida, Massachusetts, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chabeli
The name Chabeli is derived from the Spanish language and has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period, around the 15th or 16th century.
Chabeli is a diminutive form of the name Isabela or Isabel, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." The name Isabela was brought to Spain by the Moors during their occupation of the region, and it gained popularity among the Christian population.
The earliest known record of the name Chabeli can be found in certain Spanish literary works from the 16th and 17th centuries, where it was used as a character name or a reference to a person. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin and first use of the name due to the scarcity of historical records from that time.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Chabeli was Chabeli de la Luz (1590-1650), a Spanish writer and poet from Seville. Her works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and contributed to the literary culture of the Spanish Golden Age.
In the 18th century, Chabeli Ramírez (1715-1785) was a renowned Spanish painter known for her portraits and religious artwork. Her paintings can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain.
During the 19th century, Chabeli Martínez (1820-1892) was a prominent Spanish feminist and social activist who fought for women's rights and education. She founded several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality.
In the early 20th century, Chabeli García (1905-1980) was a celebrated Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer. She performed extensively throughout Europe and helped to popularize the art form on the international stage.
Another notable figure was Chabeli Rodríguez (1925-2010), a Spanish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was particularly known for her roles in comedic productions and was a beloved figure in Spanish popular culture.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Chabeli throughout history. While the name has its roots in the Spanish language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other Spanish-speaking regions and countries around the world.
People
Chabeli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chabeli as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chabeli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chabeli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 92 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chabeli 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 3,725,591 US residents.
Is Chabeli a common name?
We classify Chabeli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 95 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chabeli most popular?
The single biggest year for Chabeli was 1994, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chabeli is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chabeli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chabeli in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.