Yanuel is a unique and captivating given name of Latin American origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yehonathan, which means "God has heard." This name is often associated with Yanuel Pérez, a renowned baseball player from Cuba, contributing to its popularity in sports enthusiast communities. Yanuel is also a popular choice among parents seeking distinctive yet meaningful names for their children. The name's pronunciation is /yaˈnwel/, with the stress falling on the penultimate syllable. It offers flexibility in nicknames, such as Yan or Uel, providing options for personalizing its use based on preference or circumstance.
The name Yanuel experienced a significant increase in popularity between 2010 and 2011, with birth numbers jumping from 11 to 75. However, after this peak, there was a steady decline over the following years, reaching a low of 10 births in 2022. The total number of births over the given period is 386.