Nihal vs Viyan

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 #3,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desire, wish, longing"

Origin: Kurdish

Kurdish Turkish Iranian Afghan

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Nihal Rank #3,028

Viyan Rank #3,172

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #3172 for Viyan.

Is Nihal or Viyan more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Viyan at #3172 in the United States.

What do Nihal and Viyan mean?

Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin). Viyan means "desire, wish, longing" (Kurdish origin).

Are Nihal and Viyan boy or girl names?

Nihal is primarily a boy name. Viyan is primarily a boy name.