Nihal vs Abhay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nihal

Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Boy #3,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fearless, without fear"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Sikh Nepali

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Nihal Rank #3,028

Abhay Rank #3,070

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #3070 for Abhay.

Is Nihal or Abhay more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Abhay at #3070 in the United States.

What do Nihal and Abhay mean?

Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin). Abhay means "fearless, without fear" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Nihal and Abhay boy or girl names?

Nihal is primarily a boy name. Abhay is primarily a boy name.