US Popularity:23946
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:May God strengthen him, strong; God will strengthen
Of German origin Kiel is a boy’s name. It derives from the Hebrew name Yehezque’l or Ezekiel and means “may God strengthen him, strong.” or “God will strengthen.” The meaning of this name is a rich way to share the beauty of your faith with baby. Kiel is also the German word for the the part of a boat called the keel and can also be seen as a diminutive of the name Kilian. It can also be considered a habitational name, connected with the city of Kiel in Schleswig-Holstein. Honor your faith, or a German connection with the roots of this short and sweet name.

How Popular Is The Name Kiel?

U.S. Births

Overall:Kiel is currently #23946 in U.S. births
Boy:Kiel is currently #11686 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#11686
in 2024
- 5348
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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