Nidal
Pronunciation: [ n-ihd-AHL ]
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Nidal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 215 babies have been named Nidal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nidal is past its peak , currently ranked #9,764 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,764
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Nidal
Nidal is a boy name .
Nidal is currently ranked #9,764 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nidal include Nid, Niy, Niie, and Nidkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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