Boy · #8,866 in 2026

Jarael

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

Current Rank

#8,866

Peak Rank

#7,271 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

1995

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#7271

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jarael

Jarael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 6 Jaraels were born — ranking #7,271 that year. As of 2026, Jarael ranks #8,866 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Jaraels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jarael

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

Jarl
Jerrell
Jural
Gyral
Jarel
Jerrel
Jarrell
Jarring
Jara
Jari
Jarra
Jarah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jarael

What does the name Jarael mean?

Jarael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jarael in 2026?

In 2026, Jarael ranks #8,866 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jarael most popular?

Jarael reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #7,271 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Jarael a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jarael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jarael include Lb, Gaby, Markieth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jarael

Jarael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Jarael's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #7,271. Use the chart and map above to compare Jarael'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.