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Aniel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-nee-EL /ɑ.niˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Aniel/Haniel — 'God is my grace; the grace/favor of God' (chen, 'grace', + el, 'God'); an angel's name in Jewish tradition; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: God is my grace; grace of God: Aniel is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-nee-EL'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Aniel/Haniel — 'God is my grace; the grace/favor of God' (chen, 'grace', + el, 'God'); an angel's name in Jewish tradition; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#7710 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 434

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198419672025

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

Aniel comes from the Hebrew Aniel/Haniel — 'God is my grace; the grace/favor of God' (chen, 'grace', + el, 'God'); an angel's name in Jewish tradition (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-nee-EL').

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

Did you know? Aniel/Haniel is Hebrew for 'God is my grace; the grace of God' (chen + el) — an angel's name in Jewish tradition — a lyrical, classic name (we note the sacred sense; said 'ah-nee-EL').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Aniel — Hebrew; sacred sense

Variations

HanielAniellAnyel

Nicknames

Ani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aniel mean?

Aniel is Hebrew for 'God is my grace; the grace of God' (chen + el); an angel's name in Jewish tradition. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Aniel?

It's said ah-nee-EL /ɑ.niˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aniel a boy or girl name?

Aniel is a boy's name.

How popular is Aniel?

Aniel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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