Jahdiel
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "God makes joyful".
Name Census estimates that about 736 living Americans carry the first name Jahdiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahdiel today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahdiel births was 2021 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahdiel. 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.
People living today
736
~ 1 in 465,699 Americans
Peak year
2021
59 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,544
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Jahdiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahdiel from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 360 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jahdiel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahdiel 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 Jahdiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jahdiels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Jahdiel, while North Carolina, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahdiel
The name Jahdiel finds its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a combination of two words, "Yahweh" and "El," which refer to God or the divine being in the Abrahamic faiths. The name can be translated to mean "God's unity" or "united with God."
Jahdiel is a relatively uncommon name, but it has been recorded in various historical texts and religious scriptures. One of the earliest mentions of this name can be found in the Book of Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible, where it is listed as the name of a Levite warrior from the tribe of Manasseh.
In the 16th century, a Jewish scholar and philosopher named Jahdiel ben Isaac Abravanel (1437-1508) gained recognition for his commentaries on the Hebrew Bible. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and served as a financial advisor to several monarchs before being forced to flee during the Spanish Inquisition.
Another notable figure with the name Jahdiel was a 17th-century Dutch rabbi and scholar, Jahdiel ben Abraham Katzenellenbogen (1668-1749). He was known for his extensive writings on Jewish law and customs, as well as his works on mathematics and astronomy.
In the 19th century, a Christian missionary named Jahdiel Woodfin (1807-1861) was instrumental in establishing churches and schools in the American West. He worked among various Native American tribes, including the Choctaw and Cherokee nations.
More recently, Jahdiel Semunyu Ayabulela (1924-2007) was a South African political activist and anti-apartheid campaigner. He spent several years in prison for his involvement in the African National Congress and played a significant role in the struggle against racial segregation in South Africa.
While the name Jahdiel has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, including religion, philosophy, scholarship, and activism. The name's connection to the divine and its emphasis on unity with God have likely contributed to its enduring presence, even if in a limited capacity.
People
Jahdiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahdiel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahdiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahdiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 736 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahdiel 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 465,699 US residents.
Is Jahdiel a common name?
We classify Jahdiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 742 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahdiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahdiel was 2021, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahdiel is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jahdiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahdiel 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.
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.