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Janiel

Boy

Meaning of Janiel: American: 'modern blend of John and Daniel'

Janiel is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3071st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#3071

38 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,107

First recorded 1940 · peak 2013

Trend

falling

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 6 babies1983: 6 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 15 babies1986: 5 babies1987: 10 babies1988: 5 babies1989: 13 babies1990: 6 babies19901991: 11 babies1992: 16 babies1993: 13 babies1994: 7 babies1995: 8 babies1996: 6 babies1997: 7 babies1998: 8 babies1999: 5 babies2000: 17 babies20002001: 21 babies2002: 20 babies2003: 20 babies2004: 23 babies2005: 23 babies2006: 33 babies2007: 23 babies2008: 30 babies2009: 51 babies2010: 44 babies20102011: 52 babies2012: 48 babies2013: 56 babies2014: 49 babies2015: 50 babies2016: 34 babies2017: 41 babies2018: 38 babies2019: 34 babies2020: 28 babies20202021: 29 babies2022: 23 babies2023: 26 babies2024: 23 babies2025: 38 babies
US babies named Janiel per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 56.

Gender split

81% boys · 19% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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