Nihaal Name Popularity and Statistics
Nihaal is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nihaal?
Nihaal is spelled N-I-H-A-A-L. The name has 6 letters.
Nihaal Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,139
Recorded Births25
- Boys usage rose 294 places to #4,139 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nihaal Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1999 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 25 | #4,139 |
| 2024 | Boys | 23 | #4,433 |
| 2023 | Boys | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2022 | Boys | 18 | #5,215 |
| 2021 | Boys | 13 | #6,335 |
| 2020 | Boys | 21 | #4,540 |
| 2019 | Boys | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2017 | Boys | 13 | #6,338 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10 | #7,605 |
| 2015 | Boys | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
| 2013 | Boys | 11 | #7,026 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
When Was Nihaal Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
25 recorded births
National rank #4,139
2024 · Boys
23 recorded births
National rank #4,433
2020 · Boys
21 recorded births
National rank #4,540
2022 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #5,215
Where Nihaal Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,582 | 10 |