Nail
Pronunciation: [ n-AYL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nail first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 39 babies have been named Nail in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nail is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,598 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,598
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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#18,600 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"shelter, hut"
#18,466 in US
Latin origin
"of the highest class or quality"
#18,639 in US
Germanic origin
"possessing unlimited power"
#18,461 in US
Sanskrit origin
"noble part, noble descendant"
#18,507 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"narrow strait, channel"
#18,605 in US
Old High German origin
"noble one (from Germanic adal)"
#18,635 in US
Old English origin
"from the hall or manor house"
#18,560 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis