Jazel
A feminine name of Arabic and Hebrew origin meaning "a little flower".
Name Census estimates that about 677 living Americans carry the first name Jazel. It is a predominantly female name (96.9% of registrations). The average person named Jazel today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazel births was 2009 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazel. 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
677
~ 1 in 506,284 Americans
Peak year
2009
50 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,518
Tracked since 1986
Gender
Gender distribution for Jazel
Jazel leans heavily female at 96.9% of total registrations, but 21 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jazel as a male name
- Ranked #13,178 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2008 (6 births)
Jazel as a female name
- Ranked #11,518 in 2024
- 8 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (50 births)
Popularity
Jazel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazel from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 290 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazel 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 Jazel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jazels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Jazel, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 58 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazel
The name Jazel is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, derived from the word "jazeel," which means "abundant" or "plentiful." This name has its roots in the Middle Eastern and North African regions, where Arabic has been a prominent language for centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jazel dates back to the medieval period, around the 9th to 13th centuries. During this time, the Arabic culture and language flourished, and names with Arabic origins became more widespread across various regions.
While there are no specific historical references or mentions of the name Jazel in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that the name was used among Arabic-speaking communities during the medieval era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jazel was Jazel al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century in the region of Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He is known for his contributions to the field of literature and his influential works during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
Another notable figure with the name Jazel was Jazel ibn Abi Bakr, a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the 12th century. He made significant contributions to the development of algebraic equations and the study of celestial bodies.
In the 13th century, Jazel al-Din was a respected Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in Damascus. He authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and was highly regarded for his expertise in the field.
During the 15th century, Jazel ibn Malik was a skilled calligrapher and artist from the Ottoman Empire. His intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts were widely acclaimed and showcased the beauty of Arabic calligraphy.
In the 19th century, Jazel Pasha was an influential Ottoman statesman and diplomat. He served as the governor of several provinces within the Ottoman Empire and played a significant role in diplomatic relations during his time.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Jazel. While the name may have originated from Arabic roots, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, each contributing to its unique history and significance.
People
Jazel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazel 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
Jazel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 677 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazel 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 506,284 US residents.
Is Jazel a common name?
We classify Jazel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 686 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazel was 2009, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazel is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jazel a female name?
Yes, 96.9% of people registered as Jazel 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.