Nirel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nirel first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 13 babies have been named Nirel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nirel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,043 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,043
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Nirel is also used as a girl name, ranked #15493.
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About the Name Nirel
Nirel is a boy name .
Is Nirel a boy or girl name? Nirel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,043 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,493. Nirel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nirel is currently ranked #13,043 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nirel include Nir, Niy, Niie, and Nirkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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