Boy · #8,743 in 2026

Yaviel

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

Current Rank

#8,743

Peak Rank

#8,731 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2015

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#8731

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yaviel

Yaviel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 8 Yaviels were born — ranking #8,731 that year. As of 2026, Yaviel ranks #8,743 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 63 Yaviels 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 Yaviel

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

Yuval
Yeovil
Javelle
Nevil
Uvi
Jeva
Reveal
Wavy
Navel
Naval
Wavey
Weevil

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yaviel

What does the name Yaviel mean?

Yaviel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yaviel in 2026?

In 2026, Yaviel ranks #8,743 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Yaviel most popular?

Yaviel reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #8,731 that year with 8 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Yaviel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yaviel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yaviel include Ives, Wellesley, Keaven. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yaviel

Yaviel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 63 births in the dataset. Yaviel's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #8,731. Use the chart and map above to compare Yaviel'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.