Janiel
girl nameJaniel entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #3503 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#3503
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4344 |
| 1950s | #5040 |
| 1960s | #5917 |
| 1970s | #6285 |
| 1980s | #8973 |
| 1990s | #11037 |
| 2000s | #13985 |
| 2010s | #14582 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Janiel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janiel alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janiel in 2025?
- Janiel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janiel most popular?
- Janiel peaked in 1940, reaching #3503 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janiel with classmates?
- Janiel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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