Rising since 2001, #2,798 for boys today.
Popularity of Jatniel since 1999
Babies named Jatniel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 212 |
| 2020s | 178 |
Meaning & origin
Jatniel is a modern invention in American naming, first recorded on the Social Security Administration's list in 1999. Its sound pattern fits the fashionable -iel ending shared with biblical and secular names alike. The name reached its peak rank in 2025 at 2,798, when roughly 1 in 37,957 boys received it. Since 2001, its trajectory has been steadily rising, with highest usage in New Jersey, New York, and Texas. While it suggests a biblical heritage, the name has no attested pre-modern lineage; it appears to be a creative coinage of the late 20th century.
Jatniel first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. It resembles biblical names like Jathniel (a minor figure in 1 Chronicles) and follows the popular -iel suffix found in names like Daniel and Nathaniel. However, the specific spelling 'Jatniel' is unattested in ancient languages and is likely a modern coinage.
Where Jatniel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jat, Jati
Variants: Jathniel, Jateniel
Sibling names for Jatniel
Names that share Jatniel's style, for a brother or sister.
