Zay vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Zay Rank #2,854

Nihal Rank #3,028

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 vs #3028 for Nihal.

Is Zay or Nihal more popular?

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 compared to Nihal at #3028 in the United States.

What do Zay and Nihal mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Zay and Nihal boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.