Anuel
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 322 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Anuel currently holds position #6839. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2016 to 2024, Anuel has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Anuel ranks #6839 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Anuel is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Manuel or Emmanuel, from the Hebrew Immanuel, meaning 'God is with us.' Anuel is particularly associated with the reggaeton and Latin trap artist Anuel AA (Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago), who has brought the name to global attention.
Anuel carries both the ancient promise of divine presence and the modern cool of Latin urban music — a name that bridges biblical depth and contemporary pop culture with ease.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Anuel is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2016 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Anuel’s rarity (322 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anuel has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 171 | #3895 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 151 | #3364 | — |
The Story of Anuel
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Anuel is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Anuel are most likely born between 2016 and 2024.
How rare is Anuel?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Anuel — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2020s with 171 births that decade.
Anuel by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 2016–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #6839 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3884 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3617 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2589 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2548 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2422 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2946 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3129 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4958 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2024