Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Yangel

Current Rank
#12,153
Peak Rank
#12,153 (2018)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2018
First Year
2018
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#12153
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Yangel

Yangel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2018, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 5 Yangels were born — ranking #12,153 that year. As of 2026, Yangel ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Yangels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Yangel

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

  • Yongle
  • Wangle
  • Jangle
  • Hangle
  • Tangle
  • Mangle
  • Wrangle
  • Rangle
  • Gangle
  • Mangal
  • Nangle
  • Wrangell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yangel

What does the name Yangel mean?
Yangel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2018. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Yangel in 2026?
In 2026, Yangel ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Yangel most popular?
Yangel reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #12,153 that year with 5 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Yangel most popular?
Yangel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yangel.
Is Yangel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Yangel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Yangel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yangel include Aakif, Abdirizaq, Abdulmannan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Yangel

Yangel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Yangel's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #12,153. Use the chart and map above to compare Yangel'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.