boy's name
Januel
hah-noo-EL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 429
Januel is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2011, when 58 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 552,792 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Januel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 324 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 76 |
How Popular Is Januel?
In 2025, Januel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Januel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Januel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Januel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Januel
- English hah-noo-EL
Sibling Names for Januel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Januel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Januel
How popular is the name Januel?
In 2025, Januel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Januel a girl's or a boy's name?
Januel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Januel?
Januel has 3 syllables.
When was Januel most popular?
Januel peaked in 2011, when 58 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Januel a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Januel currently ranks #10,928 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.