Girl · #16,991 in 2026

Nyangel

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

Current Rank

#16,991

Peak Rank

#13,603 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2010

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#13603

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyangel

Nyangel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 7 Nyangels were born — ranking #13,603 that year. As of 2026, Nyangel ranks #16,991 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Nyangels 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

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Nyangel most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

United States
100%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Nyangel

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

Nangle
Nightengale
Ningal
Newfangle
Mangle
Mangal
Nightingale
Untangle
Entangle
Nuncle
Nanga
Intangle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyangel

What does the name Nyangel mean?

Nyangel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyangel in 2026?

In 2026, Nyangel ranks #16,991 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyangel most popular?

Nyangel reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #13,603 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Nyangel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyangel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyangel include Gwendolynne, Dalea, Tarya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyangel

Nyangel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Nyangel's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #13,603. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyangel'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.