Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Aniel since 1967
Babies named Aniel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Aniel is a rare name first recorded in 1967, with a peak in 1984 when it ranked 7,679. As of 2025, it remains unusual, occurring in about 1 in 170,808 births. Its trajectory has been stable, never achieving widespread use. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be a modern respelling of Aniela or a creative variation of Daniel. Despite its uncommon status, Aniel offers a melodic sound similar to more popular names like Daniel and Gabriel, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar choice.
The name Aniel first appeared in U.S. records in 1967. It may be a feminized form of Daniel or a respelling of Aniela. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage combining the popular prefix 'An-' with the suffix '-iel' seen in names like Daniel and Gabriel. Its usage has remained rare, with a peak rank of 7,679 in 1984.
“Aniel” around the world
Where Aniel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Nie, El
Sibling names for Aniel
Names that share Aniel's style, for a brother or sister.
