Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Praneel

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#4,865 (2014)

Total Babies

258

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2023

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#4865

Peak Rank

258

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Praneel

Praneel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 19 Praneels were born — ranking #4,865 that year. As of 2026, Praneel ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 258 Praneels 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+

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Names that sound like Praneel

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

Peroneal
Pernille
Promille
Prunelle
Primal
Perennial
Parana
Peroni
Purnell
Perineal
Purana
Pernell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Praneel

What does the name Praneel mean?

Praneel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Praneel in 2026?

In 2026, Praneel ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Praneel most popular?

Praneel reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #4,865 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Praneel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Praneel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Praneel include Kaeo, Seanpatrick, Sayid. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Praneel

Praneel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 258 births in the dataset. Praneel's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #4,865. Use the chart and map above to compare Praneel'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.