Unisex nameCurrently #3,024 in the USSteady
Nihal
2 syllablesPeak year: 20165 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nihal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nihal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nihal |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 61 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 56 |
Nihal through the decades
- Nihal peaked in 2016, when 61 babies were named Nihal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nihal has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nihal currently ranks #3,024 in the US and is holding steady.