Nihal

Unisex

Nihal has been given to 1,063 babies in the U.S. since 1993. It peaked in 2016.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,063

Peak year

2016 (61 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1993

10-year trend

▲ +4%

Gender split

22% girls / 78% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nihal.

1,063 babies since 1992

1,065 babies since 1973

1,065 babies since 2002

1,066 babies since 1940

1,060 babies since 1989

1,059 babies since 1973

1,068 babies since 1995

1,068 babies since 2003

How popular is the name Nihal?

Nihal has been given to 1,063 babies in the U.S. since 1993. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nihal peak?

Nihal peaked in 2016, when 61 babies were given the name.

Is Nihal a girl or boy name?

Nihal is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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