Nael
3 countries#207 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nael was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
11,233 births recorded 1979–2022 · currently #207 · peaked in 2009 with 1,079 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,519 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #903 · peaked in 2025 with 280 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Florida, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
173 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #1023 · peaked in 2021 with 28 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
173 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 28 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Nael’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #261 | — |
| 2004 | #217 | ↑44 |
| 2005 | #213 | ↑4 |
| 2006 | #150 | ↑63 |
| 2007 | #106 | ↑44 |
| 2008 | #97 | ↑9 |
| 2009 | #68 | ↑29 |
| 2010 | #74 | ↓6 |
| 2011 | #119 | ↓45 |
| 2012 | #157 | ↓38 |
| 2013 | #168 | ↓11 |
| 2014 | #139 | ↑29 |
| 2015 | #149 | ↓10 |
| 2016 | #119 | ↑30 |
| 2017 | #143 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #195 | ↓52 |
| 2019 | #209 | ↓14 |
| 2020 | #209 | — |
| 2021 | #192 | ↑17 |
| 2022 | #207 | ↓15 |
Frequently asked questions about Nael
Is Nael a popular name?
Yes — Nael currently ranks #207 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Nael more common for boys or girls?
Nael is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Nael most popular?
Nael peaked in 2009 in France, with 1,079 recorded births that year.
Is Nael rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Nael’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2286 in 1980 to #207 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Nael?
At least 12,925 babies have been recorded with the name Nael across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Nael popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nael appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nael?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Nael include Kael, Kannon, Axton, Jerry.
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