Ezekiel is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12316 in 2025 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 8 births ranking #11991. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 229,610 girls born was named Ezekiel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Ezekiel is a Hebrew biblical name meaning "God strengthens". It has a powerful, prophetic feel but still works surprisingly well in modern naming thanks to friendly short forms like Zeke.
The name comes from the major biblical prophet Ezekiel and has long been used in Jewish and Christian tradition. Its recent rise reflects the popularity of longer, dramatic biblical names.