Niel
Pronunciation: [ n-EEL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Niel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 889 babies have been named Niel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Niel is past its peak , currently ranked #38,010 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,010
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Niel
Niel is a boy name .
Niel is currently ranked #38,010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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