The baby name Oniel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced oh-NEEL (IPA: /oʊˈniːl/).
Oniel is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Oniel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced oh-NEEL (IPA: /oʊˈniːl/).
Oniel is Irish in Origin.
Oniel is an Anglicized given name and surname-derived variant of O’Neil/O’Neill, from Irish Gaelic Ó Néill meaning "descendant of Niall." The personal name Niall has debated etymology, often interpreted as "champion" or "passionate," possibly linked to Old Irish niadh "warrior" or to nél "cloud." Thus Oniel carries senses of leadership, valor, and stormy strength.
As a given name, Oniel emerges from the widespread surname tradition of the powerful Ó Néill dynasty of Ulster, associated with early figures such as Niall Noígíallach (“of the Nine Hostages”). In modern times, spelling without the apostrophe or second L reflects English orthography and diaspora usage, especially in the Caribbean and North America. Related forms include O’Neil, O’Neal, O’Neill, Oneal, Oneill; cognates and roots appear in Neil, Neal, Neill, and the older Irish Niall.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HN | Boys | 0 | #52 | 1 | 749 |
| JM | 0 | #60 | 28 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #88 | 287 | 6,876 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #148 | 4 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #173 | 6 | 2,508 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #404 | 5 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #410 | 4 | 5,922 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #451 | 31 | 9,305 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #493 | 7 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #506 | 5 | 10,188 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #693 | 8 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #778 | 8 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #886 | 7 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #907 | 14 | 15,656 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #921 | 10 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #922 | 5 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #955 | 28 | 16,355 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,165 | 14 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Oniel is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:
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