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
| Year | Births named Nial |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 |
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.