Nishal
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Meaning & Origin
Nishal is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
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Nishal first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 43 babies have been named Nishal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nishal is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,305 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,305
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nishal
Nishal is a boy name .
Nishal is currently ranked #24,305 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nishal include Nis, Nish, Nishy, Nishie, Niy, Niie, and Niskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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