Nihal

Girl Name #7,471 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nihal is a girl name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Nihal often also consider Nina, Nicholas, Nick .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,471
Total SSA Count: 15

Nicknames

Nih Niy Nihie

Also a Boy Name

Nihal is also used as a boy name, ranked #3028.

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Similar Names

Nina Nicholas Nick Nimrod Nita Ninnie Nickolas Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nihal

Is Nihal a boy or girl name?

Nihal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7471. As a boy name, it is ranked #3028. Nihal is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Nihal?

Nihal is currently ranked #7471 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nihal?

Common nicknames for Nihal include Nih, Niy, and Nihie.

Is Nihal a common or rare name?

Nihal is an uncommon name, ranked #7471 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nihal

Nihal is a girl name .

Is Nihal a boy or girl name? Nihal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,471 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,028. Nihal is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nihal is currently ranked #7,471 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nihal include Nih, Niy, and Nihie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.