Anuel
2025 SSA
About Anuel
Anuel is a masculine name that gained recognition largely through Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton artist Anuel AA (born Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago). The name appears to be a shortened form of Emmanuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning "God is with us." While relatively uncommon as a given name before the artist's rise to fame in the 2010s, Anuel has since gained some popularity, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities and among fans of Latin urban music. The name has a modern, distinctive sound with its two-syllable structure and melodic quality. Its connection to contemporary Latin music culture gives it a trendy, current appeal for parents seeking a name with cultural relevance and a strong presence while maintaining relative uniqueness.
Pronounced ah-noo-EL.
As of October 2026, Anuel ranked #6834 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2422 for boys in 2019.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,958 | 19 | 10 |
| 2017 | #3,129 | 37 | 20 |
| 2018 | #2,946 | 40 | 22 |
| 2019 | #2,422 | 55 | 30.7 |
| 2020 | #2,548 | 50 | 29 |
| 2021 | #2,589 | 50 | 28.6 |
| 2022 | #3,617 | 31 | 17.8 |
| 2023 | #3,884 | 28 | 16.4 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |