Nihal Name Popularity and Statistics
Nihal is used for both girls and 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 Nihal?
Nihal is spelled N-I-H-A-L. The name has 5 letters.
Nihal Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,362
Recorded Births12
Rank#2,941
Recorded Births42
- Girls usage fell 1,111 places to #8,362 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 60 places to #2,941 and recorded 1 more birth 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.
Nihal Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2025 | Boys | 42 | #2,941 |
| 2024 | Girls | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2024 | Boys | 41 | #3,001 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 32 | #3,566 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2022 | Boys | 25 | #4,184 |
| 2021 | Girls | 14 | #7,630 |
| 2021 | Boys | 39 | #3,074 |
| 2020 | Girls | 11 | #8,953 |
| 2020 | Boys | 22 | #4,426 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2019 | Boys | 34 | #3,347 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2018 | Boys | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2017 | Girls | 17 | #6,808 |
| 2017 | Boys | 37 | #3,123 |
| 2016 | Girls | 23 | #5,622 |
| 2016 | Boys | 38 | #3,059 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2015 | Boys | 41 | #2,864 |
| 2014 | Girls | 13 | #8,485 |
| 2014 | Boys | 41 | #2,847 |
When Was Nihal 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
42 recorded births
National rank #2,941
2024 · Boys
41 recorded births
National rank #3,001
2015 · Boys
41 recorded births
National rank #2,864
2014 · Boys
41 recorded births
National rank #2,847
Where Nihal 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #731 | 6 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,011 | 21 |