Keniel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEN-ee-el / /ˈkɛn.i.ɛl/Hebrew; English
Meaning
God is gracious (Hebrew); variant of Ken (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Keniel is derived from the name Kenan, which signifies grace and favor from God. In English contexts, it is often considered a variant of Ken, which is a short form of Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ken
- Kenny
- Keneal
International Variants
- Ken (Scottish)
- Kenny (English)
Famous people named Keniel
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Fictional characters named Keniel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Keniel was first seen in the United States in 2005. Keniel has ranked as high as #1390 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Keniel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Keniel (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 10 |