Zael Name Popularity and Statistics
Zael is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Zael?
Zael is spelled Z-A-E-L. The name has 4 letters.
Zael Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#1,376
Recorded Births134
- Boys usage rose 444 places to #1,376 and recorded 45 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Zael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 134 | #1,376 |
| 2024 | Boys | 89 | #1,820 |
| 2023 | Boys | 56 | #2,416 |
| 2022 | Boys | 70 | #2,117 |
| 2021 | Boys | 62 | #2,253 |
| 2020 | Boys | 34 | #3,274 |
| 2019 | Boys | 45 | #2,766 |
| 2018 | Boys | 38 | #3,055 |
| 2017 | Boys | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2015 | Boys | 12 | #6,676 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Boys | 9 | #8,158 |
| 2011 | Boys | 12 | #6,578 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Boys | 10 | #7,692 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Boys | 9 | #8,173 |
| 2006 | Boys | 8 | #8,732 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2004 | Boys | 7 | #8,927 |
When Was Zael Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
134 recorded births
National rank #1,376
2024 · Boys
89 recorded births
National rank #1,820
2022 · Boys
70 recorded births
National rank #2,117
2021 · Boys
62 recorded births
National rank #2,253
Where Zael Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #720 | 8 |
| MA | #789 | 5 |
| CA | #845 | 28 |
| TX | #915 | 27 |
| NY | #994 | 12 |
| FL | #1,009 | 13 |
| PA | #1,094 | 6 |
| IL | #1,280 | 5 |