Oniel is a distinctive and uncommon given name, believed to have originated from a blend of two names: O'Neil and Jonathan. The name O'Neil itself is of Irish origin, meaning 'noble'. By combining these two names, Oniel presents a unique moniker that maintains the noble connotation while adding a touch of individuality.
Over the span of a century (1913-2023), the name Oniel experienced varied popularity with peaks and troughs in usage. There were notably high numbers of births registered with this name in recent years, particularly in 2018, 2019, and 2021-2023 (7 to 11 births each year), suggesting a resurgence or renewed interest in the name during this period. Conversely, there were fewer than 6 births per year for most of the mid-to-late 20th century, with some years having no recorded births with the name Oniel at all. The overall total of 239 births over these decades indicates that while not extremely common, the name has maintained a consistent presence among baby names during this time.