Boy · #3,639 in 2026

Ediel

Current Rank
#3,639
Peak Rank
#3,639 (2026)
Total Babies
496
5-Yr Trend
+49%
1998
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#3639
Peak Rank
496
Total Count
29
Years Active

The Story of Ediel

Ediel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 31 Ediels were born — ranking #3,639 that year. As of 2026, Ediel ranks #3,639 for baby boys with 31 births, rising sharply (+49% over the past five years). In total, more than 496 Ediels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ediel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ediel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ediel

What does the name Ediel mean?
Ediel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ediel in 2026?
In 2026, Ediel ranks #3,639 among boys' names in the U.S., with 31 babies given the name that year.
When was Ediel most popular?
Ediel reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,639 that year with 31 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ediel most popular?
Ediel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ediel.
Is Ediel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ediel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ediel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ediel include Kemon, Kamerin, Suhas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ediel

Ediel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 496 births in the dataset. Ediel's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,639. Use the chart and map above to compare Ediel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.