Nihaal vs Paij

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nihaal

Boy #4,477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"content, satisfied, blessed"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Punjabi Sikh North Indian Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,477
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni, Niku

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nihaal Rank #4,477
Paij Rank #41,686

Nihaal is more popular, ranked #4477 vs #41686 for Paij.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nihaal ___

  • Nihaal Singh
  • Nihaal Raj
  • Nihaal Dev
  • Nihaal Rajan
  • Nihaal Arjun
  • Nihaal Preet

Paij ___

  • Paij Elizabeth
  • Paij Marie
  • Paij Alexandra
  • Paij Rose
  • Paij Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Paij

Reese Quinn Blake Avery Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nihaal or Paij more popular?

Nihaal is more popular, ranked #4477 compared to Paij at #41686 in the United States.

What do Nihaal and Paij mean?

Nihaal means "content, satisfied, blessed" (Sanskrit origin). Paij means "young servant, attendant to nobility" (Old French origin).

Are Nihaal and Paij boy or girl names?

Nihaal is primarily a boy name. Paij is primarily a girl name.

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