Yaniel
Every Yaniel since 1998 — 622 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yaniel
Yaniel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,171 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 622 American babies have been named Yaniel. Its peak came in 2012, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yaniel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yaniel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,171 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,648 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,460 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,140 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,622 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,915 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,630 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,310 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,438 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,772 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,083 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,613 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,747 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,446 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,044 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,375 |
| 2009 | 35 | #3,272 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,283 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,509 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,099 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,866 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,517 |
| 2003 | 16 | #5,033 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,430 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,520 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,316 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yaniel in 2025?
Yaniel ranked #7,171 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yaniel?
622 babies have been named Yaniel in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yaniel most popular?
Yaniel peaked in 2012, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Yaniel a boy or girl name?
Yaniel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yaniel rising or falling?
Yaniel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.