Girl · #13,458 in 2026

Sindel

This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.

Current Rank
#13,458
Peak Rank
#9,259 (1998)
Total Babies
45
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1996
First Year
2021
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#9259
Peak Rank
45
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sindel

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

This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.

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The Story of Sindel

Sindel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1996, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 9 Sindels were born — ranking #9,259 that year. As of 2026, Sindel ranks #13,458 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 45 Sindels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sindel

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

  • Sundell
  • Sendal
  • Cendal
  • Sandal
  • Sandel
  • Sundial
  • Cental
  • Sandell
  • Spindle
  • Swindle
  • Spindel
  • Cinda

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sindel

What does the name Sindel mean?
This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.
How popular is Sindel in 2026?
In 2026, Sindel ranks #13,458 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Sindel most popular?
Sindel reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #9,259 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Sindel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sindel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sindel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sindel include Deannah, Ky, Yesena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sindel

Sindel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Sindel's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #9,259. Use the chart and map above to compare Sindel'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.