Zael
Every Zael since 2004 — 678 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zael
Zael is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,381 in 2025 with 134 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 678 American babies have been named Zael. Its peak came in 2025, when 139 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,218 | 134 | #1,381 |
| 2024 | — | — | 89 | #1,832 |
| 2023 | — | — | 56 | #2,440 |
| 2022 | — | — | 70 | #2,134 |
| 2021 | — | — | 62 | #2,275 |
| 2020 | — | — | 34 | #3,340 |
| 2019 | — | — | 45 | #2,805 |
| 2018 | — | — | 38 | #3,101 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,462 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #6,047 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #7,055 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #7,041 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,765 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,851 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,995 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,742 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,300 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,521 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,898 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,571 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,450 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,927 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zael in 2025?
Zael ranked #1,381 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 134 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zael?
678 babies have been named Zael in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zael most popular?
Zael peaked in 2025, when 139 newborns received the name.
Is Zael a boy or girl name?
Zael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zael rising or falling?
Zael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.