Nihal vs Nilan

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 #2,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, sky-colored"

Origin: Tamil

Tamil Indian Sri Lankan

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Nihal Rank #3,028

Nilan Rank #2,980

Nilan is more popular, ranked #2980 vs #3028 for Nihal.

Is Nihal or Nilan more popular?

Nilan is more popular, ranked #2980 compared to Nihal at #3028 in the United States.

What do Nihal and Nilan mean?

Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin). Nilan means "blue, sky-colored" (Tamil origin).

Are Nihal and Nilan boy or girl names?

Nihal is primarily a boy name. Nilan is primarily a boy name.