Yechiel
2025 SSA
About Yechiel
Yechiel is a masculine Hebrew name meaning 'may God live' or 'God lives.' With biblical origins, it appears in the Old Testament as the name of several figures. Yechiel has been used for centuries within Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews. The name carries deep spiritual significance and reflects devotion to faith. While primarily used within Jewish families, it has maintained consistent usage rather than following broader naming trends. In Israel, Yechiel continues to be chosen as both a first and middle name. Pronunciation may vary slightly across different Jewish communities, but common variations include yeh-KHEE-el or ye-HEE-el. The name conveys strength, tradition, and spiritual connection.
Pronounced ye-KHEE-el.
As of October 2026, Yechiel ranked #1917 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1904 for boys in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,904 | 77 | 40.1 |
| 2015 | #2,108 | 67 | 35 |
| 2016 | #2,206 | 62 | 32.7 |
| 2017 | #2,292 | 58 | 31.3 |
| 2018 | #2,544 | 51 | 28.1 |
| 2019 | #2,080 | 70 | 39 |
| 2020 | #2,463 | 53 | 30.7 |
| 2021 | #2,369 | 58 | 33.2 |
| 2022 | #2,132 | 70 | 40.1 |
| 2023 | #2,076 | 72 | 42.1 |
| 2024 | #1,981 | 79 | 45.9 |
| 2025 | #1,917 | 82 | 48 |