Aniel
Every Aniel since 1967 — 434 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aniel
Aniel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,710 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 434 American babies have been named Aniel. Its peak came in 1984, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aniel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aniel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,710 |
| 2024 | 7 | #9,969 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,678 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,296 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,791 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,647 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,802 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,875 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,120 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,375 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,177 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,815 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,647 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,600 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,108 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,083 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,134 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8,970 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,154 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,208 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,463 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,283 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,077 |
| 2001 | — | — |
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| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,713 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,558 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aniel in 2025?
Aniel ranked #7,710 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aniel?
434 babies have been named Aniel in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aniel most popular?
Aniel peaked in 1984, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Aniel a boy or girl name?
Aniel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aniel rising or falling?
Aniel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.