Nihal
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nihal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 226 babies have been named Nihal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nihal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,471 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,471
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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Nihal is also used as a boy name, ranked #3028.
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About the Name Nihal
Nihal is a girl name .
Is Nihal a boy or girl name? Nihal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,471 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,028. Nihal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nihal is currently ranked #7,471 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nihal include Nih, Niy, Niie, and Nihkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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