FIRST NAME
Nihal
Nihal is the 5,342nd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 946 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 463 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #5,342 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
946
living · #5,342
BABIES NAMED NIHAL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1993–2025
202542
As a male name, Nihal peaked in 2025, when 42 babies were named Nihal (the #2971 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #13,520 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
463
living · #13,520
BABIES NAMED NIHAL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1998–2025
202512
As a female name, Nihal peaked in 2016, when 23 babies were named Nihal (the #5747 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)