Yanel
girl nameYanel entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #5445 in 1994, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#5445
peak (1994)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9750 |
| 1980s | #9405 |
| 1990s | #9393 |
| 2000s | #13589 |
| 2010s | #15218 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Yanel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yanel alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yanel in 2025?
- Yanel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Yanel most popular?
- Yanel peaked in 1994, reaching #5445 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Yanel with classmates?
- Yanel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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