Nihal vs Murad

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 #2,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, wished for"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Persian South Asian North African

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Nihal Rank #3,028

Murad Rank #2,956

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

Is Nihal or Murad more popular?

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

What do Nihal and Murad mean?

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

Are Nihal and Murad boy or girl names?

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