Nael
- US rank
- #903
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #903 in 2025
263 babies were named Nael in the US in 2025. It has climbed 930 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nael you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,494 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nael, 263 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nael would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNael first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearNael is at its all-time high right now: #903 in 2025.
- Then vs nowNael is 33× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,494.
- TrendNael has climbed 930 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #903. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNael is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #555, followed by Arizona (#559) and Virginia (#563). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
About the name Nael
Nael is a boy name. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-ael”. US birth records list Nael for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 40 of those 51 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #903 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #903, with 263 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.4 | 735,294 boys |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 371,747 boys |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 179,533 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 60,680 boys |
| 2020s | 92 | 10,887 boys |
Questions about the name Nael
Is Nael a boy or girl name?
Nael is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Nael?
Nael ranked #903 for US boys in 2025, given to 263 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#903).