Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Jeniel

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#4,861 (2012)

Total Babies

128

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#4861

Peak Rank

128

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jeniel

Jeniel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 19 Jeniels were born — ranking #4,861 that year. As of 2026, Jeniel ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 128 Jeniels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Jeniel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jeniel 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 Jeniel

What does the name Jeniel mean?

Jeniel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jeniel in 2026?

In 2026, Jeniel ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jeniel most popular?

Jeniel reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #4,861 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jeniel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jeniel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jeniel include Kynan, Nickson, Izzac. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jeniel

Jeniel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 128 births in the dataset. Jeniel's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #4,861. Use the chart and map above to compare Jeniel'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.