Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Zaniel

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#4,250 (2012)

Total Babies

225

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2022

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#4250

Peak Rank

225

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zaniel

Zaniel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 23 Zaniels were born — ranking #4,250 that year. As of 2026, Zaniel ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 225 Zaniels 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 Zaniel

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

Daniel
Zanies
Aniel
Zanier
Haniel
Zariel
Xenial
Zonal
Samuel
Spaniel
Manul
Danyal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaniel

What does the name Zaniel mean?

Zaniel 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 Zaniel in 2026?

In 2026, Zaniel ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaniel most popular?

Zaniel reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #4,250 that year with 23 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Zaniel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zaniel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaniel include Deng, Brennin, Kimari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaniel

Zaniel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 225 births in the dataset. Zaniel's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #4,250. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaniel'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.