Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Yoniel

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#5,403 (2013)

Total Babies

137

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2024

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#5403

Peak Rank

137

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yoniel

Yoniel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 16 Yoniels were born — ranking #5,403 that year. As of 2026, Yoniel ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Yoniels 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

Names that sound like Yoniel

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

Yoni
Unil
Uni
Yanni
Yani
Jani
Unio
Junie
Uny
Yona
Youghal
Johal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yoniel

What does the name Yoniel mean?

Yoniel 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 Yoniel in 2026?

In 2026, Yoniel ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Yoniel most popular?

Yoniel reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #5,403 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Yoniel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yoniel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yoniel include Patterson, Maxi, Bassel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yoniel

Yoniel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Yoniel's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #5,403. Use the chart and map above to compare Yoniel'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.