Keniel

Keniel - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Keniel at a glance

Keniel is ranked #3466 among boy baby names in 2023, with 7 births in 2023. It peaked in 2013 at #2527 and first appeared on the charts in 2010.

Rank in 2023
#3466
Births in 2023
7
Peak year
2013 (#2527)
First appeared
2010
Trend
#2527 in 2013 → #3466 in 2023 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 209,261 boys
Visitor rating
4.8/5 (17 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Keniel appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #3402. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Keniel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Keniel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Keniel. The baby boy name Keniel was given to 7 baby boys in 2023, ranking #3466 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 209,261 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Keniel peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 2527.



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Rating: 4.8/5 (17 recent votes)


Keniel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Keniel is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,561 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,561.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Keniel is where you live.


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Keniel origin and meaning

Keniel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Keniel, pop culture references for the name Keniel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Keniel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Keniel, sorted by popularity.

Kamal / Kamil / Kunal / Kainalu / Kamuela / Kenley / Kamel / Kamilo / Kanaloa / Kemuel /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20233466
20224100
20212882
20193336
20174055
20162581
20153415
20143288
20132527
20124057
20114117
20103402

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida1561

Even more about Keniel


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Keniel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Keniel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
2013
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Keniel
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 209,261
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 2010
2023 births +7

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