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Janel

Janel: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

How popular is Janel?

8U.S. babies in 2025
#470peak rank (1971)
12,055babies since 1880

Since 1880, 12,023 girls and 32 boys in the U.S. have been named Janel (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #470 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #5249 in 1971. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Janel FAQ

How popular is the name Janel?

Since 1880, 12,023 girls and 32 boys in the U.S. have been named Janel (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #470 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #5249 in 1971. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Janel a boy or girl name?

Janel is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,023 girls and 32 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).