Jathaniel is an intriguing and uncommon given name, derived from Hebrew origins. It consists of two elements: 'Yathan,' which means 'dedicated to God' or 'gift from God,' and 'El,' signifying 'God.' Thus, Jathaniel translates to 'gift of God.' This unique moniker offers a profound meaning that might resonate with parents seeking an extraordinary name for their child. Spelling variations may include Jatheniel or Jatonel, but the most common form is Jathaniel.
The name Jathaniel experienced periodic popularity between the years of 1999 and 2020, with a total of 57 children being named Jathaniel during this period. The name saw its highest popularity in 2008 and 2011, each year having 7 births. However, it's notable that there were no recorded births with the name Jathaniel from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2013 to 2019, indicating periods of decreased usage or potentially underreporting.