Boy · #4,782 in 2026

Nesanel

Nathanael is an English name of Hebrew origin. It is of Biblical origin and holds significance for Jews and Christians. Several figures in both the Old and New Testament bear the name.

Current Rank
#4,782
Peak Rank
#4,453 (2023)
Total Babies
377
5-Yr Trend
+15%
1989
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#4453
Peak Rank
377
Total Count
29
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nesanel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Nathanael is an English name of Hebrew origin. It is of Biblical origin and holds significance for Jews and Christians. Several figures in both the Old and New Testament bear the name.

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The Story of Nesanel

Nesanel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 23 Nesanels were born — ranking #4,453 that year. As of 2026, Nesanel ranks #4,782 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 377 Nesanels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nesanel

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

  • National
  • Nestle
  • Notional
  • Nessel
  • Nacional
  • Nationale
  • Nesle
  • Nessuno
  • Messana
  • Methanal
  • Naissance
  • Nustle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nesanel

What does the name Nesanel mean?
Nathanael is an English name of Hebrew origin. It is of Biblical origin and holds significance for Jews and Christians. Several figures in both the Old and New Testament bear the name.
How popular is Nesanel in 2026?
In 2026, Nesanel ranks #4,782 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.
When was Nesanel most popular?
Nesanel reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,453 that year with 23 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Nesanel most popular?
Nesanel has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nesanel.
Is Nesanel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nesanel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Nesanel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nesanel include Zaahir, Saabir, Emilliano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nesanel

Nesanel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 377 births in the dataset. Nesanel's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,453. Use the chart and map above to compare Nesanel'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.