Boy nameCurrently #7,571 in the USRising

Nial

//ˈnaɪəl//

2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with N

Meaning & origin

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Nial's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Nial, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Nial
19156
19215
19225
19236
19265
19288
19527
19545
19575
19605
19686
19855
19896
19917
20015
20075
20155
20176
20185
20208
20215
20226
20237
202411

Nial through the decades

  • Nial peaked in 2024, when 11 babies were named Nial in the US.
  • Over the last 10 years of data (2001–2024), use of Nial has risen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
  • Nial currently ranks #7,571 in the US and is on the rise.

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