Amenadiel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "from God's truth".
Name Census estimates that about 268 living Americans carry the first name Amenadiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amenadiel today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amenadiel births was 2021 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amenadiel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
268
~ 1 in 1,278,934 Americans
Peak year
2021
52 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,420
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Amenadiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amenadiel from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 205 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amenadiel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amenadiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amenadiels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Amenadiel, while Indiana, New York, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amenadiel
The name Amenadiel is believed to have originated from the ancient Semitic languages, possibly derived from the Hebrew words "aman" meaning "truth" and "el" meaning "God." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to convey the meaning of "God's truth" or "loyal to God."
In the realm of religious scriptures, the name Amenadiel has been interpreted as a reference to an archangel or a high-ranking celestial being. It is speculated that the name may have appeared in certain apocryphal texts or esoteric writings related to angelology, although no definitive historical records have been found.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Amenadiel are scarce, as it was likely more prevalent in oral traditions or obscure texts that have not survived through the ages. However, some historians believe that the name may have been used in certain mystical or esoteric circles during the Middle Ages, particularly among those who studied angelology or celestial hierarchies.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Amenadiel was a 16th-century Spanish mystic and philosopher, Amenadiel de Zaragoza (1525-1597). He wrote extensively on metaphysical subjects and was known for his teachings on the nature of the soul and its relationship with the divine.
In the 18th century, there was a renowned French theologian named Amenadiel Duvergier (1710-1789), who authored several influential works on Christian doctrine and the interpretation of sacred texts.
During the 19th century, an Italian poet and playwright, Amenadiel Giordano (1832-1901), gained recognition for his lyrical works and theatrical productions that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Another notable figure was Amenadiel Karimi (1879-1955), a Persian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Sufism and Islamic mysticism.
In more recent times, the name Amenadiel gained some popularity in certain fictional works, such as the comic book series "Lucifer" by Neil Gaiman, where Amenadiel is portrayed as an angel and a central character.
People
Amenadiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amenadiel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Amenadiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amenadiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 268 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amenadiel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,278,934 US residents.
Is Amenadiel a common name?
We classify Amenadiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 270 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amenadiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Amenadiel was 2021, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amenadiel is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amenadiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amenadiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amenadiel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amenadiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amenadiel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amenadiel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Amenadiel?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.