UK girl's name
Haizel
A unique feminine name with an unknown meaning or origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Haizel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Haizel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 7 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2020 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Haizel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haizel ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 7 girls were registered as Haizel.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haizel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2023
7 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Haizel mean?
The name Haizel is believed to have originated from the Germanic language, deriving from the elements "haidu" meaning "bright" and "hild" meaning "battle." It was first recorded in the early medieval period, around the 6th to 8th centuries, when Germanic tribes were prevalent across central and western Europe.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Haizel was Haizel of Saxony, a noblewoman who lived in the 9th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature. In the 11th century, Haizel the Scribe was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the monasteries of southern Germany.
During the Crusades, Haizel of Antioch, a knight from the Principality of Antioch, gained fame for his bravery in the Battle of Hattin in 1187. His name was recorded in various chronicles of the time, serving as an inspiration for future generations.
In the 13th century, Haizel the Wise was a respected scholar and philosopher from the Holy Roman Empire. Her writings on ethics and metaphysics were widely studied in the universities of the time.
Fast forward to the 16th century, Haizel von Stein was a renowned painter from the German Renaissance, known for her intricate portraits and religious works. Her artwork can still be admired in various galleries across Europe.
While the name Haizel is not as common today, it holds a rich history dating back to the medieval period, reflecting the Germanic heritage and the values of brightness and bravery associated with its origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haizel over time
The chart below shows babies named Haizel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haizel, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haizel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haizel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4223 | 20 | 4 |
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- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Haizel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haizel in the UK right now?
In 2024, Haizel was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Haizel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 7 babies registered as Haizel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haizel?
A unique feminine name with an unknown meaning or origin.
How many people are called Haizel in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Haizel across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.