How Many People Are Named Yaniel?
Complete statistics for the name Yaniel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yaniel is a very rare male name, with only 604 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 546,268 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 610 under-30, showing its peak popularity in 2012.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 610 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yaniel Through the Generations
Yaniel has seen a steady but slowly declining presence since its peak in 2012, when 52 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Yaniel is just 13, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With all 610 individuals under 30, Yaniel remains firmly rooted in contemporary naming trends, likely influenced by its unique blend of sounds and meanings.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yaniel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yaniel
How Many People Have the Name Yaniel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 604 people in the United States currently share the name Yaniel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 546,268 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yaniel a Common or Rare Name?
Yaniel 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 Yaniel Mean?
Yaniel means "creative variant of Yani" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yaniel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yaniel Most Popular?
The name Yaniel reached peak popularity in 2012, with 52 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Yaniel?
Approximately 604 people named Yaniel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 610. That works out to roughly 1 in 546,268 Americans.
Is Yaniel a rare name?
Yaniel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 546,268 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yaniel mean?
Yaniel means "creative variant of Yani" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yaniel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yaniel are male and 0% are female.
When was Yaniel most popular?
Yaniel peaked in 2012 with 52 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.