Oziel, pronounced as /ˈoʊzɪəl/, is a name of Hebrew origin that means 'God is my strength.' It is derived from the Hebrew words 'oz' meaning 'strength,' and 'El' meaning 'God.' In the Bible, Oziel is the name of a High Priest in the time of King Ahaz. The name has gained popularity over time, with notable figures like Oziel Lópes da Silva, a Brazilian footballer, bearing this unique moniker.
The name Oziel experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1980s onwards, with a notable spike starting around 1993 and peaking in 2022 with 137 births. However, there were fluctuations throughout the years, with periods of decline between certain decades. The most popular decade for the name was the 2010s, with a total of 456 births recorded during that time period.