Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Johniel

Johniel

♂ Boy

Pronounced JON-ee-el /ˈdʒɑn.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern given name blending John ('God is gracious') with the -iel/-el ('God') ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern John + -iel blend: Johniel is a rare, lyrical name. Warm and contemporary (said 'JON-ee-el'). Routes layered.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowHebrew, Modern coinage
MeaningA modern given name blending John ('God is gracious') with the -iel/-el ('God') ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10317 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120072024

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

Johniel reads as a modern name blending John ('God is gracious') with the -iel/-el ('God') ending (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'JON-ee-el').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, a John- blend, and lyrical.

Did you know? Johniel is a modern name blending John ('God is gracious') with the -iel/-el ('God') ending — a lyrical, contemporary choice (routes layered; said 'JON-ee-el').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Johniel — Hebrew; John + -iel; routes layered

Variations

JonielJohaniel

Nicknames

John

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Johniel…

Joniel— a kin spelling
Jonael— a fellow Jon- -ael name
Jadiel— a companion -iel Hispanic name
Yoniel— a sound-adjacent -iel name

Explore names like Johniel

By themeuncertainmodernhebrew

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Johniel mean?

Johniel is a modern blend of John ('God is gracious') and the -iel/-el ('God') ending. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Johniel?

It's said JON-ee-el /ˈdʒɑn.i.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Johniel a boy or girl name?

Johniel is a boy's name.

How popular is Johniel?

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

💬 Ask Nia