Nihal
Nihal is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Joyful, content, or quenched; also successful or gratified in Sanskrit contexts.
Origin and history
Nihal is a name of Arabic origin that is also widely used in South Asia. In Arabic, it typically means 'joyful', 'content', or 'drink from a spring', while in Sanskrit contexts it carries meanings of 'gratified' or 'successful'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name that has seen steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
825 babies in the United States have been named Nihal since 1880. It ranks #3851 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1726.
States where it is most popular
- CA (85.8 %)
- TX (5.3 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
- IL (2.2 %)
- NJ (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 235 |
| 2010-2019 | 343 |
| 2020-2029 | 201 |
Fun facts
- Nihal holds distinct, positive etymological meanings in both Arabic and Sanskrit traditions.
- Over a quarter of all U.S. birth records for Nihal have been registered since 2020.