Oniel
Meaningdescendant of Niall · Irish
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,496 in 1913
8 babies were named Oniel in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Oniel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oniel, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oniel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOniel first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1913, when it ranked #2,496. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Irish, Oniel means “descendant of Niall”.
About the name Oniel
Oniel is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “descendant of Niall”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Oniel for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 35 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked #2,496 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.7 | 598,291 boys |
| 1920s | 1.5 | 657,895 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 621,118 boys |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 287,081 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Oniel
What does the name Oniel mean?
Oniel means “descendant of Niall” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Oniel?
Oniel has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Oniel a boy or girl name?
Oniel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oniel?
Oniel ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1913 (#2,496).