boy's name
Kaniel
kah-nee-EL
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 180
Kaniel is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 10 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 2009, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Kaniel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Kaniel?
In 2022, Kaniel was given to 10 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.
Where Kaniel Is Used
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 Kaniel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kaniel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kaniel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kaniel
- Pronunciation kah-nee-EL
Sibling Names for Kaniel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kaniel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kaniel
How popular is the name Kaniel?
In 2022, Kaniel was given to 10 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 Kaniel a girl's or a boy's name?
Kaniel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kaniel?
Kaniel has 3 syllables.
When was Kaniel most popular?
Kaniel peaked in 2009, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.