The nameNahyl
Nahyl is a boy's name of Arabic origin, a variant of Naïl. It means "one who obtains".
- Boy's name
- Arabic; this spelling is a recent creation
Meaning
Nahyl is linked to the Arabic na'il, "one who obtains, who reaches his goal".
Origin
Arabic; this spelling is a recent creation.
History
The name has spread in France since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Nahyl
Nahyl in France
Nahyl was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,450 births over the decade, 73% of all recorded babies named Nahyl. Its rise began around 2015, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Nahyl in France were born before 2023, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 273 births a year on average, against 79 in the five years before.
Nahyl in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nahyl mean?
Nahyl is linked to the Arabic na'il, "one who obtains, who reaches his goal".
What is the origin of the name Nahyl?
Arabic; this spelling is a recent creation.
Is Nahyl a girl's or a boy's name?
Nahyl is a boy's name.