Xadiel
A name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "fire of God".
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Xadiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xadiel today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xadiel births was 2016 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xadiel. 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 Xadiel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
2016
8 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,168
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Xadiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xadiel from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 21 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xadiel 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 Xadiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xadiel
The name Xadiel is thought to have its origins in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic languages. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name "Saddiel" or the Aramaic name "Shadiel," which translate to "the almighty one is my rock" or "the almighty is my power."
This name first appeared in religious texts and historical records from the Middle East dating back to the 6th century BCE. Some scholars suggest that Xadiel may have been the name of an angel or archangel mentioned in ancient Jewish and Christian apocryphal writings.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Xadiel can be found in the "Book of Enoch," an ancient Jewish religious work dated between the 3rd century BCE and the 1st century CE. In this text, Xadiel is listed as one of the archangels responsible for guarding the celestial gates.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Xadiel. One of the most famous was Xadiel ibn al-Rabi (870-940 CE), a renowned Arab poet and philosopher from Córdoba, Spain. His works significantly influenced the development of Arabic literature and Islamic philosophy during the Golden Age of the Caliphate of Córdoba.
Another prominent figure was Xadiel ibn Battuta (1304-1369 CE), a Moroccan scholar and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the medieval Islamic world. His travel accounts, known as the "Rihla," provide valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered during his journeys across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
In the 15th century, Xadiel da Vinci (1452-1519) was an Italian polymath, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. He is widely regarded as one of the most diversely talented individuals to have ever lived and is best known for his iconic works, such as the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."
During the Renaissance period, Xadiel Michelangelo (1475-1564) was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. He is considered one of the greatest artists of all time and is renowned for his masterpieces, including the sculptures of the "Pietà" and "David," as well as the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
In more recent history, Xadiel Mandela (1918-2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first President of South Africa after the country's transition to democracy. He is widely regarded as a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and the struggle against oppression.
People
Xadiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xadiel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xadiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xadiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xadiel 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Xadiel a common name?
We classify Xadiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xadiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Xadiel was 2016, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xadiel 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 Xadiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xadiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xadiel 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 Xadiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xadiel 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 Xadiel 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 Xadiel?
See how many people have the name Xadiel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.