Aras vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aras

Boy #3,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle, swift and free"

Origin: Kurdish

Kurdish Turkish Persian Armenian

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Aras Rank #3,142

Nihal Rank #3,028

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #3142 for Aras.

Is Aras or Nihal more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Aras at #3142 in the United States.

What do Aras and Nihal mean?

Aras means "eagle, swift and free" (Kurdish origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Aras and Nihal boy or girl names?

Aras is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.