Jehziel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God apportions".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jehziel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jehziel today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jehziel births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jehziel. 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 Jehziel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,995
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Jehziel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jehziel 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 Jehziel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jehziel
The name Jehziel originates from Hebrew, and its roots can be traced back to ancient times. It is a combination of two words: "El," which means "God," and "Chazah," meaning "to see" or "to envision." Together, Jehziel can be interpreted as "God's vision" or "one who sees God."
This name finds its earliest mention in the Bible, specifically in 1 Chronicles 24:21, where it refers to one of the priestly families during the time of King David. It is believed that this name was given to individuals who possessed spiritual insight or were blessed with visions from the divine.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jehziel was a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher from the 11th century. Jehziel ben Isaac of Jerusalem was known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish mysticism. His works, such as "The Book of the Righteous," had a significant impact on the intellectual and spiritual landscape of his time.
In the 13th century, another notable figure named Jehziel emerged. Jehziel ben Solomon was a French rabbi and Talmudic scholar who authored several influential works, including commentaries on the Torah and the Mishnah.
During the Renaissance period, a poet and philosopher named Jehziel de Silva lived in Portugal. He was known for his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, reflecting the cultural and intellectual currents of the time.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Jehziel Judah was a prominent Karaite scholar and leader in the Ottoman Empire. He played a crucial role in preserving and promoting the traditions of the Karaite Jewish community, which followed a strict interpretation of the Hebrew Bible.
As we can see, the name Jehziel has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and time periods, each leaving their mark on history through their intellectual, spiritual, or artistic contributions. While its origins are rooted in ancient Hebrew, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and continues to be cherished for its deep meaning and historical significance.
People
Jehziel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jehziel 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
Jehziel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jehziel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jehziel 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 Jehziel a common name?
We classify Jehziel 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 Jehziel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jehziel was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jehziel is about 7 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 Jehziel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jehziel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jehziel 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 Jehziel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jehziel 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 Jehziel 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 Americans are named Jehziel?
Want to know how many people have the name Jehziel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.