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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Anael — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Anae|Anaeli
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Anael

◈

AH-nah-el · 3 syllables

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Girl
#6935
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#6935
Popularity score: 11
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#5653 in 2022
5yr
+2090 ranks
Velocity
+2090
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10949 in 2022

Peak: #9622 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #10949 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6935 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Anael

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6935

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2090 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewMythologicalArchangelSpiritualUnisex3-syllableReligiousEtherealModern-rareMystical
Character
divine gracespiritual strengthcompassionate wisdomcelestial kindness
STRONG
High confidence

Anael is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6935 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2090 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Anael at a Glance
Meaning:God answers or God is gracious. In Kabbalah, Anael is one of the archangels associated with divine compassion and healing.
Language root:Hebrew · Jewish mysticism
Peak rank:#5653 in 2022
5yr change:+2090 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #6935 · Boy #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Ariel◈UrielAzrael◈RaphaelNathaniel
Similar Style
Cassiel◈SamaelZadkielRaguelChamuel
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Anael
EzraLeahAsher◈Eden◈Jude◈Maya◈EliasNoemi
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Anael · Overview
Summary

Anael is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6935 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Anael scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2090 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Mythological · Religious · Meaningful character
Anael carries a ethereal, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Anael is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
anael.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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