Boy · #9,668 in 2026

Janniel

Name: Popularity of the name Janniel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Janniel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,668

Peak Rank

#9,668 (2018)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2015

First Year

2018

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#9668

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Janniel

Janniel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 7 Janniels were born — ranking #9,668 that year. As of 2026, Janniel ranks #9,668 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Janniels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Janniel

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Janniel

What does the name Janniel mean?

Janniel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2015. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Janniel in 2026?

In 2026, Janniel ranks #9,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Janniel most popular?

Janniel reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #9,668 that year with 7 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Janniel most popular?

Janniel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Janniel.

Is Janniel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Janniel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Janniel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Janniel include Basile, Wakefield, Meritt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Janniel

Janniel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Janniel's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #9,668. Use the chart and map above to compare Janniel'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.