Nathaniel is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #11423 in 1996 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 35 births ranking #4069. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 250,423 girls born was named Nathaniel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Nathaniel is a refined biblical name meaning God has given. It offers a more formal, expansive alternative to Nathan while keeping the same warmth.
The name appears in the New Testament tradition and has been used for centuries in English-speaking countries. Its steady presence gives it weight without making it feel severe.