Jehiel is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my God'. It is derived from the elements 'Yah', meaning 'God', and 'El', which signifies 'God' as well. Thus, Jehiel can be interpreted as 'God is my God twice over'. This name holds significant religious and spiritual connotations for those of Jewish faith or interested in Hebrew culture.
The name Jehiel experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over time. Its peak years were 2007 to 2009 and 2023, with a record high of 16 births each year. However, it has generally been less popular since the mid-2000s, with fewer than ten births annually from 2010 onwards, excluding the recent peak in 2023. Overall, there have been 183 babies named Jehiel across these years.