Peniel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
51% Masculine / 49% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'face of God', Peniel signifies a transformative encounter with the divine.
Meaning of the Name Peniel
Peniel is a biblical name of Hebrew origin and refers to the site where Jacob wrestled with an angel. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'Penuel' or 'Pnuel' which mean 'face of God'. The name symbolizes the transformative encounter between Jacob and the divine, representing spiritual growth and inner strength.
Popularity of the Name Peniel
The popularity for the name Peniel peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 17 births, which ranked number 11,841 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Peniel had the most female births in 2020 with 17, which ranked number 6,616 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2018 with 14, which ranked number 6,030 out of 14,095 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Peniel has increased sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 15 births, an increase of 15.38%. Among females, Peniel has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 7 births, an increase of 40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Peniel
- 10 Year Trend of Peniel: 15.38% 0
- 10 Year Female Trend of Peniel: 40.00%
Popularity of Peniel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Peniel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Peniel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Peniel is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Peniel
- Total Births of Peniel: 15 (1.44%)
- Female Births of Peniel: 7 (3.42%)
Given the upward trend of Peniel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.44% increase in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Peniel have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 7 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.42%.