Azekiel
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 301 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Azekiel hit its peak of 49 births in 2022, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Azekiel has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Azekiel ranks #2873 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azekiel is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a creative variation of Ezekiel meaning 'God will strengthen.' The A- prefix gives the ancient prophet's name a distinctive, modern spin while preserving its powerful spiritual core.
EtymologyShow more
Azekiel is built from 7 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Azekiel creates its characteristic resonant, angelic quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azekiel has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 189 | #3275 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 102 | #7758 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #12648 | — |
The Story of Azekiel
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Azekiel is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Azekiel are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Azekiel?
Only about 1 in every 81,818 babies born in 2024 was named Azekiel — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2020s with 189 births that decade.
Azekiel by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | #2873 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3565 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2675 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2977 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4287 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3573 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5804 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3685 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8925 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10884 |
| 2012 | 8 | #8954 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12480 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12742 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12554 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024