Rising since 2008, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Anael since 1999
Babies named Anael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | 0 |
| 2000s | 46 | 15 |
| 2010s | 69 | 28 |
| 2020s | 91 | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Anael is a name that has been climbing in usage in the United States since 2008, reflecting a growing interest in names with spiritual resonance. In 2021, it ranked 7,885th, with approximately 1 in 123,636 births. The name's peak year so far was 2022, suggesting continued upward momentum. Its Hebrew roots and angelic associations make it appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful choice. Anael is used for both sexes, though it leans slightly feminine in contemporary use.
Anael is likely a variant of the Hebrew name Aniel, meaning 'God has answered' or 'grace of God.' It may also be related to the angelic name Anael (Haniel) in Jewish angelology. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the late 1990s, often chosen for its melodic sound and spiritual connotations.
“Anael” around the world
Where Anael lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Ani, El
Sibling names for Anael
Names that share Anael's style, for a brother or sister.
