The nameNahel
Nahel is a boy's name of Arabic origin. It has grown in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Nahel is linked to the Arabic nahil, "one who drinks, who draws from the spring". The meaning remains debated.
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Nahil.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Nahel
Nahel in France
Nahel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,930 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Nahel. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Nahel in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 286 births a year.
Nahel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nahel mean?
Nahel is linked to the Arabic nahil, "one who drinks, who draws from the spring". The meaning remains debated.
What is the origin of the name Nahel?
Arabic. It is also spelled Nahil.
Is Nahel a girl's or a boy's name?
Nahel is a boy's name.