Jahel
Every Jahel since 2001 — 302 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jahel
Jahel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,105 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 302 American babies have been named Jahel. Its peak came in 2023, when 26 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 Jahel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jahel 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 | — | — | 19 | #5,105 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,313 |
| 2023 | — | — | 26 | #4,158 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,520 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,859 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,606 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,476 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,503 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,907 | 12 | #6,865 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,164 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,837 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,844 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,395 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,206 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,406 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,134 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,925 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,923 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,815 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,206 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,377 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,747 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,384 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,669 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jahel in 2025?
Jahel ranked #5,105 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jahel?
302 babies have been named Jahel in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jahel most popular?
Jahel peaked in 2023, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Jahel a boy or girl name?
Jahel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jahel rising or falling?
Jahel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.