Shmeil Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHMAYL / ʃmeɪl

Hebrew; Yiddish

Meaning

Shmeil (Hebrew) - 'little name'; Shmeil (Yiddish) - diminutive form of Shmuel

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew, Shmeil is derived from Shmuel, meaning 'God has heard.' It is often used in Jewish communities, reflecting a rich cultural heritage. In Yiddish, it serves as an affectionate diminutive, commonly used among Ashkenazi Jews.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Shmuel
  • Shmuelik

International Variants

  • Samuel (English)
  • Samuele (Italian)
  • Samu (Finnish)

Famous people named Shmeil

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Fictional characters named Shmeil

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Sibling Suggestions

SamuelShmuelShimonShayaShlomoShalom

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shmeil was first seen in the United States in 2014. Shmeil has ranked as high as #1367 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Shmeil has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shmeil (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20145
20166
20195
20206
20239
20247