Nesanel
2025 SSA
About Nesanel
Nesanel is a masculine Hebrew name derived from the biblical name Nathaniel (נְתַנְאֵל - Netanel), which means 'gift of God' or 'God has given.' This name appears in the Torah as one of the tribal leaders of Israel. Nesanel represents a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish pronunciation and spelling variant that has been preserved in Orthodox Jewish communities. While less common in secular society, it remains popular in religious Jewish families who value its biblical heritage and spiritual significance. The name carries deep religious meaning, connecting its bearer to ancient tradition while expressing gratitude for divine blessing. Nesanel has experienced modest growth in usage in recent years, particularly within observant Jewish communities.
Pronounced nes-ah-NEL.
As of October 2026, Nesanel ranked #4345 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,871 | 20 | 11 |
| 2019 | #4,918 | 20 | 11.1 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,565 | 23 | 13.4 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,345 | 24 | 14.1 |