UK girl's name
Tzirel
A feminine name of Yiddish origin meaning "honeycomb" or "sweet".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tzirel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tzirel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3548, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2006. 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.
Tzirel is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Tzirel. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tzirel ranked #3548 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 girls were registered as Tzirel.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tzirel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3548
2006
Births in 2006
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Tzirel mean?
The given name Tzirel originates from the Yiddish language, which was historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe. It is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew word "tzir," meaning "rock" or "cliff." The name likely emerged in the late medieval period or the early modern era among Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities.
Tzirel is closely related to the Hebrew name "Tzura," which shares the same root and meaning. In the Bible, the word "tzur" is often used metaphorically to refer to God as a strong and reliable fortress or refuge. Therefore, the name Tzirel may have been chosen to convey a sense of strength, resilience, and steadfastness associated with the divine.
While the exact origins of the name Tzirel are uncertain, it is possible that it was inspired by biblical references or rabbinical writings that employed the word "tzur" or its derivatives. However, there is no specific mention of the name Tzirel in ancient texts or historical records.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tzirel can be found in the 17th century, when it was used by Jewish communities in Eastern Europe. Tzirel Leah Horowitz (1630-1690), a prominent Jewish scholar and author from Krakow, Poland, was one of the first notable bearers of this name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tzirel, including:
1. Tzirel Bernstein (1865-1942), a Yiddish writer and activist from Ukraine. 2. Tzirel Sofer (1886-1959), a Polish-born American Yiddish poet and author. 3. Tzirel Braunstein (1907-1986), an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset. 4. Tzirel Shemtov (1925-2015), a Holocaust survivor and educator from Poland. 5. Tzirel Kosakievitz (1935-2020), a Yiddish singer and actress from Ukraine.
While the name Tzirel has its roots in the Yiddish language and Jewish tradition, it has also been adopted by non-Jewish communities in various parts of the world, particularly in recent times. However, its historical significance and connection to the Ashkenazi Jewish diaspora remain an integral part of its cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tzirel over time
The chart below shows babies named Tzirel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tzirel, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2006, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tzirel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tzirel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3479 | 9 | 2 |
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FAQ
Tzirel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tzirel in the UK right now?
In 2006, Tzirel was ranked #3548 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tzirel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Tzirel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tzirel?
A feminine name of Yiddish origin meaning "honeycomb" or "sweet".
How many people are called Tzirel in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Tzirel across the 2 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.