Yanel

Girl name

Yanel has been given to 205 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 1994.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

205

Peak year

1994 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1978

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

97% girls / 3% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Yanel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Janelgirl

12,055 babies since 1933

Yaelunisex

9,708 babies since 1954

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FAQ

How popular is the name Yanel?

Yanel has been given to 205 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Yanel peak?

Yanel peaked in 1994, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Yanel a girl or boy name?

Yanel is primarily a girl name (97% of babies named Yanel are girls).

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