Nihal
4 countries#2941 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nihal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,063 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #2941 · peaked in 2016 with 61 births
Most common in: California, Minnesota, Texas, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
796 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #1876 · peaked in 2011 with 67 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Hérault, Val-d'Oise, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
616 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 54 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
605 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 2011 with 51 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
11 births recorded 2008–2017 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nihal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4865 | — |
| 2007 | #4011 | ↑854 |
| 2008 | #4044 | ↓33 |
| 2009 | #3721 | ↑323 |
| 2010 | #3812 | ↓91 |
| 2011 | #3510 | ↑302 |
| 2012 | #3530 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #3122 | ↑408 |
| 2014 | #2847 | ↑275 |
| 2015 | #2864 | ↓17 |
| 2016 | #3059 | ↓195 |
| 2017 | #3123 | ↓64 |
| 2018 | #3607 | ↓484 |
| 2019 | #3347 | ↑260 |
| 2020 | #4426 | ↓1079 |
| 2021 | #3074 | ↑1352 |
| 2022 | #4184 | ↓1110 |
| 2023 | #3566 | ↑618 |
| 2024 | #3001 | ↑565 |
| 2025 | #2941 | ↑60 |
Frequently asked questions about Nihal
Is Nihal a popular name?
Yes — Nihal currently ranks #2941 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nihal more common for boys or girls?
Nihal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nihal most popular?
Nihal peaked in 2016 in United States, with 61 recorded births that year.
Is Nihal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nihal’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6816 in 1993 to #2941 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nihal?
At least 2,475 babies have been recorded with the name Nihal across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Nihal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nihal appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nihal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nihal include Mosiah, Muhsin, Prescott, Raven.
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