Nihal vs Aylan

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 #2,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"moon, moonlight"

Origin: Turkish

Turkish Kurdish Middle Eastern Central Asian

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Nihal Rank #3,028

Aylan Rank #2,866

Aylan is more popular, ranked #2866 vs #3028 for Nihal.

Is Nihal or Aylan more popular?

Aylan is more popular, ranked #2866 compared to Nihal at #3028 in the United States.

What do Nihal and Aylan mean?

Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin). Aylan means "moon, moonlight" (Turkish origin).

Are Nihal and Aylan boy or girl names?

Nihal is primarily a boy name. Aylan is primarily a boy name.