Nihal
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Content Or Satisfied.
- Origin
- Indian
Nihal Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 783 baby boys have been named Nihal. The name peaked in 2014 with 41 US births that year (rank #2875). In 2024, ranked #3024 nationally — 149 places below its 2014 peak.
Top States for Nihal
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nihal births are: California (158), Texas (6), Illinois (5).
Other Indian-Origin Names Like Nihal
If you like Nihal's Indian origin, consider these related names: Aahan, Aaleahya, Aanjay, Aarthi, Aarush. Browse all Indian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nihal's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Nihal
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Compare Nihal to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nihal against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).