unisex name
Yannel
yah-NEL
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 73
Yannel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 18% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2013 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2005, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yannel Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Yannel?
In 2025, Yannel was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Yannel Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yannel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yannel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yannel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yannel
- Pronunciation yah-NEL
Sibling Names for Yannel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yannel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yannel
How popular is the name Yannel?
In 2025, Yannel was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Yannel a girl's or a boy's name?
Yannel is used for both girls and boys. About 18% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Yannel?
Yannel has 2 syllables.
When was Yannel most popular?
Yannel peaked in 2005, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Yannel a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Yannel currently ranks #5,711 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.