Jaysiel
A masculine name from Hebrew meaning "God is my salvation".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaysiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaysiel today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaysiel births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaysiel. 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 Jaysiel. 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
#13,174
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Jaysiel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaysiel 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 Jaysiel 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 Jaysiel
The name Jaysiel is a relatively modern name with roots in both Hebrew and English. It is a combination of the Hebrew name "Yael" and the English word "jay", referring to the bird.
The Hebrew name Yael has its origins in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Judges. It is derived from the Hebrew word "ya'el", meaning "ibex" or "mountain goat". In the biblical story, Yael was a brave woman who helped defeat the Canaanite army by driving a tent peg through the head of their general, Sisera.
The English word "jay" is the name given to several species of small, brightly colored birds known for their loud calls and bold behavior. The name may have been added to the Hebrew root to evoke the image of a vibrant, vivacious individual.
While the name Jaysiel itself is relatively new, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have carried similar names. One of the earliest recorded examples is Yael Dayan, an Israeli author and peace activist born in 1939. She was the daughter of the famous Israeli military leader and politician, Moshe Dayan.
Another notable figure is Jael Silliman, an American poet and educator who lived from 1640 to 1724. She is considered one of the first female writers in colonial America and is known for her religious poetry.
In more recent times, Jayel Aheram is a Filipino actress and model born in 1985. She has appeared in several films and television shows in the Philippines.
Jaël Druz is a French painter and sculptor born in 1936. Her work often explores themes of nature and femininity, and she has had numerous exhibitions in Europe and the United States.
Jael Strauss was an American reality television personality and model who appeared on the eighth cycle of America's Next Top Model in 2007. She struggled with addiction and passed away in 2018 at the age of 34.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried names similar to Jaysiel throughout history, showcasing the name's diverse cultural roots and modern interpretations.
People
Jaysiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaysiel 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
Jaysiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaysiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaysiel 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 Jaysiel a common name?
We classify Jaysiel 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 Jaysiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaysiel was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaysiel 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 Jaysiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaysiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaysiel 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 Jaysiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaysiel 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 Jaysiel 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 common is the name Jaysiel?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Jaysiel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.