Santiel
How to say it: san-tee-EL · /sæntiˈɛl/
Modern American invention blending Santo + -iel - very rare coinage with angelic-style ending.
Santiel was the 1,172nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 141 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 11-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #751 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,172 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 141 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,513 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×11 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #751 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Little heard before recent years, Santiel has risen to a high in the 2020s. Growth is expected to continue in the near future.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a breathy finish, Santiel feels creative across three lilting parts. Jonael harmonizes in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Santiel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
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