My saint or holy God
Santiel is a modern rhythmic name likely formed as a portmanteau of the Spanish 'Santo' (saint/holy) and the Hebrew suffix '-el' (God). It follows the linguistic pattern of traditional archangel names like Gabriel and Michael while maintaining a unique, contemporary feel. It is often used within Spanish-speaking communities as a creative alternative to Santiago or Daniel.
Less common today
Santiel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,345 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).