Murad vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murad

Boy #2,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, wished for"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Persian South Asian North African

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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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Murad Rank #2,956

Nihal Rank #3,028

Murad is more popular, ranked #2956 vs #3028 for Nihal.

Is Murad or Nihal more popular?

Murad is more popular, ranked #2956 compared to Nihal at #3028 in the United States.

What do Murad and Nihal mean?

Murad means "desired, wished for" (Arabic origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Murad and Nihal boy or girl names?

Murad is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.