Yanxiel
A masculine name of undetermined origin, potentially inspired by the Hebrew name Yannai.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Yanxiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yanxiel today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yanxiel births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yanxiel. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yanxiel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,174
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Yanxiel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yanxiel 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 Yanxiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yanxiel
The name Yanxiel is of ancient origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Sumerian civilization of Mesopotamia, which flourished around 3500-3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "yan" meaning "to shine" and "xiel" meaning "divine light". The name was likely used to honor deities associated with the sun or celestial bodies.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest written works in human history, there is a reference to a character named Yanxiel, who is described as a wise and revered sage. This suggests that the name was in use during the third millennium BCE in the region of ancient Mesopotamia.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Yanxiel was a Sumerian priest who lived around 2500 BCE. He is mentioned in cuneiform tablets as being a prominent figure in the religious ceremonies of the time.
In ancient Egyptian records from around 1500 BCE, there is mention of a Nubian prince named Yanxiel, who was revered for his military prowess and leadership skills.
During the 8th century BCE, a renowned Phoenician navigator and explorer named Yanxiel is believed to have circumnavigated the African continent. His daring voyages and discoveries were documented in ancient Phoenician texts.
In the 2nd century CE, a Greek philosopher named Yanxiel was known for his teachings on ethics and the pursuit of knowledge. He had a significant influence on the development of early Christian philosophy.
In the 6th century CE, a Zoroastrian scholar from Persia named Yanxiel made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and the study of celestial bodies. His works were widely read and respected throughout the Middle Ages.
While the name Yanxiel is not widely used in modern times, it holds a rich historical significance, reflecting its ancient origins and the diverse cultures that have embraced it over the centuries.
People
Yanxiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yanxiel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Yanxiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yanxiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yanxiel 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Yanxiel a common name?
We classify Yanxiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yanxiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Yanxiel was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yanxiel is about 12 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 Yanxiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yanxiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yanxiel 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 Yanxiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yanxiel 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 Yanxiel 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 are called Yanxiel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.