How Many People Are Named Anel?
Complete statistics for the name Anel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Anel, a very rare female name, is shared by just 1 in 158,203 Americans today. With around 2,086 people named Anel living in the US, it's a name that stands out. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Anel are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 2,133 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Anel Through the Generations
Anel has seen its peak popularity in 1991 when there were 76 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Anel is 31, with a significant portion of the population being under 30. This indicates that Anel is a name embraced by younger generations, with 1,007 individuals under 30 compared to 1,126 aged between 30 and 60. The lack of Anels over 60 suggests that the name is relatively new and hasn't had much longevity yet.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Anel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Anel
How Many People Have the Name Anel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,086 people in the United States currently share the name Anel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 158,203 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Anel a Common or Rare Name?
Anel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Anel Mean?
Anel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Anel in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.
When Was Anel Most Popular?
The name Anel reached peak popularity in 1991, with 76 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Anel?
Approximately 2,086 people named Anel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,133. That works out to roughly 1 in 158,203 Americans.
Is Anel a rare name?
Anel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 158,203 Americans has this name.
What does the name Anel mean?
Anel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Anel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Anel are male and 88% are female.
When was Anel most popular?
Anel peaked in 1991 with 76 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.