The nameNaïl
Naïl is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "one who obtains". It has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Naïl comes from the Arabic na'il, "one who obtains, who reaches his goal".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Nail or Nahil.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Naïl
Naïl in France
Naïl was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,335 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Naïl. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Naïl 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 259 births a year.
Naïl in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naïl mean?
Naïl comes from the Arabic na'il, "one who obtains, who reaches his goal".
What is the origin of the name Naïl?
Arabic. It is also spelled Nail or Nahil.
Is Naïl a girl's or a boy's name?
Naïl is a boy's name.