Oniel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Oniel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 218 babies have been named Oniel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oniel is past its peak , currently ranked #14,010 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,010
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Latin Hadrianus origin
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About the Name Oniel
Oniel is a boy name .
Oniel is currently ranked #14,010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Oniel include Oni, Ony, Onie, and Onikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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