Zekiel is of Hebrew origin and means "God will remember." It is often associated with angels, as it is one of the names of an archangel in the Book of Enoch. In Jewish tradition, Zekiel is also the name of a prominent prophet who lived during the Babylonian exile. The name has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and biblical connections. It's pronounced /ZEE-kee-el/.
The name Zekiel experienced a significant increase in popularity over the years, with a total of 647 births recorded between 1989 and 2023. While there were only single-digit occurrences from 1989 to 2005, there was a notable spike starting in 2006, reaching triple digits by 2015. The highest number of Zekiel births recorded in a single year was in 2023, with 59 newborns.