Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Nahil

Name: Popularity of the name Nahil in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nahil, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,860

Peak Rank

#10,791 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2017

First Year

2022

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#10791

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nahil

Nahil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 6 Nahils were born — ranking #10,791 that year. As of 2026, Nahil ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Nahils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nahil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nahil is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nahal
Nihal
Nawal
Newhall
Mohill
Nozzle
Noddle
Nacelle
Nobble
Nobile
Nadel
Naha

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nahil

What does the name Nahil mean?

Nahil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nahil in 2026?

In 2026, Nahil ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nahil most popular?

Nahil reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #10,791 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Nahil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nahil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nahil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nahil include Rheo, Sioeli, Aamar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nahil

Nahil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Nahil's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #10,791. Use the chart and map above to compare Nahil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.