Azael is the Spanish form of the biblical Asahel, a Hebrew name that means "God has made". In the Old Testament Asahel is a nephew of King David known for his speed, and the Spanish spelling is especially popular in Mexico. In the United States Azael was number 1407 in 2015, entered the top 1000 in 2021 and has risen quickly to 645 in 2025, its best rank so far.