The nameNahil
Nahil is a boy's name of Arabic origin. It has grown in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Nahil is linked to the Arabic nahil, "one who drinks, who draws from the spring". The meaning is debated.
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Nahel.
History
The name spread in France in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Nahil
Nahil in France
Nahil was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 4,920 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Nahil. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Nahil in France were born before 2018, 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 597 births a year.
Nahil in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nahil mean?
Nahil is linked to the Arabic nahil, "one who drinks, who draws from the spring". The meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Nahil?
Arabic. It is also spelled Nahel.
Is Nahil a girl's or a boy's name?
Nahil is a boy's name.