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Anael

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How to Pronounce Anael

Pronounced AH-nah-el /ˈɑ.nɑ.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew, variously 'grace of God' and 'God answers' — the name of an angel in some traditions; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the angelic linkLow

In 30 seconds: Grace of God; God answers: Anael is Hebrew, an angel's name. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'AH-nah-el').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew, variously 'grace of God' and 'God answers' — the name of an angel in some traditions; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the angelic link
U.S. rank (2024)#6935 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anael comes from Hebrew, variously 'grace of God' and 'God answers' — the name of an angel (Haniel/Anael) in some Jewish and Christian traditions (we note the angelic link; routes layered). A lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Ana).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Jewish families. Rare, grace-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Anael means variously 'grace of God' and 'God answers' in Hebrew — the name of an angel in some traditions — a lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the angelic link; said 'AH-nah-el').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Anael — angelic link noted

Variations

AnahelAnaelleHaniel

Nicknames

Ana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anael mean?

Anael is Hebrew, variously 'grace of God' and 'God answers' — also the name of an angel. We note the angelic link.

How do you pronounce Anael?

It's said AH-nah-el /ˈɑ.nɑ.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anael a boy or girl name?

Anael is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Anael?

Anael is a rare name in the U.S.

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