Axel
Pronunciation: [ AKS-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Axel first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 201 babies have been named Axel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Axel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,147 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,147
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Axel
Axel is a girl name .
Is Axel a boy or girl name? Axel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,147 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #78. Axel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Axel is currently ranked #15,147 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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