boy's name
Jeniel
jen-ee-EL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 128
Jeniel is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2012, when 19 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2009.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Jeniel 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 | 8 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 22 |
How Popular Is Jeniel?
In 2024, Jeniel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
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 Jeniel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jeniel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jeniel
- English jen-ee-EL
Sibling Names for Jeniel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jeniel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jeniel
How popular is the name Jeniel?
In 2024, Jeniel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jeniel a girl's or a boy's name?
Jeniel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jeniel?
Jeniel has 3 syllables.
When was Jeniel most popular?
Jeniel peaked in 2012, when 19 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.