20,134births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2009Peak · Kazakhstan
#129Kazakhstan 2025
Zhanel is a girl name family recorded 20,134 times in 2 countries since 1990. It ranks highest today in Kazakhstan (#129 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Kazakhstan in 2009, at 384.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Zhanel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhanel | Kazakh | 20,129 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | #129 | 2009 | ▼ 62 % |
| Zhanel | Kazakh | 5 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1996 | – |
Questions about Zhanel
How popular is the name Zhanel?
In 2025 it ranked #129 in Kazakhstan. Official registers record 20,134 births across 2 countries.
When was Zhanel most popular?
It peaked in Kazakhstan in 2009, at 384.3 births per 100,000.
Is Zhanel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Zhanel is a girl name.