Janel
Pronunciation: [ j-AN-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 32 babies have been named Janel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,021 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,021
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Janel is also used as a girl name, ranked #7308.
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About the Name Janel
Janel is a boy name .
Is Janel a boy or girl name? Janel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,021 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,308. Janel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janel is currently ranked #17,021 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janel include Jan, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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