Niall
- Pronunciation
- [Ni-all]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Champion
- Origin
- Celtic
Niall Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,995 baby boys have been named Niall. The name peaked in 2024 with 109 US births that year (rank #1582). In 2024, ranked #1582 nationally.
Top States for Niall
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Niall births are: New York (173), California (135), Massachusetts (69).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Niall
If you like Niall's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Niall's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Niall
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Compare Niall to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Niall against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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