Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Nijel
2 syllablesPeak year: 20005 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nijel'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.
Nijel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nijel |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
Nijel through the decades
- Nijel peaked in 2000, when 20 babies were named Nijel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2022), use of Nijel has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.