The nameNayel
Nayel is an Arabic boy's name, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic nayl, "attainment, gift received".
Origin
Arabic, close to Naël.
History
First given in France in the mid 1990s, Nayel has grown steadily and is at its highest level today, especially in Mayotte.
Popularity of the name Nayel
Nayel in France
Nayel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 465 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Nayel. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Nayel in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 62 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nayel mean?
From the Arabic nayl, "attainment, gift received".
What is the origin of the name Nayel?
Arabic, close to Naël.
Is Nayel a girl's or a boy's name?
Nayel is a boy's name.