Will my child share the name Nihaal with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Nihaal per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nihaal in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nihaal becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nihaal is declining: down 193 places since 2020, to #2,269 in 2025. It peaked at #1,322 in 2024.

Is Nihaal a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nihaal is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nihaal a popular baby name in the United States?

Nihaal does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Nihaal is a distinctive choice, ranked #2269 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nihaal in their class.

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About the Name Nihaal

2024 marks Nihaal's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1322. The name has climbed 754 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

Nihaal is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nihaal in their class.