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NA-EHL; NA-IL
Nael
OriginDiminutive of Nathanael or Gwenael, French, Arabic
Meaning"gift of God; generous; attainer, winner"
GenderBoy
US Rank#905
Top 1000
About Nael
The name Nael is currently ranked #905 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #905 in 2025. The name is most popular in Maryland, Virginia, and Arizona. Nael is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
Pronounced NA-EHL; NA-IL. 1 syllable.
As of September 2026, Nael ranked #905 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #159.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,980 | 26 | 13.5 |
| 2015 | #3,561 | 31 | 16.2 |
| 2016 | #3,045 | 39 | 20.6 |
| 2017 | #2,782 | 44 | 23.8 |
| 2018 | #2,873 | 42 | 23.1 |
| 2019 | #2,974 | 41 | 22.9 |
| 2020 | #1,842 | 81 | 46.9 |
| 2021 | #1,641 | 102 | 58.3 |
| 2022 | #1,697 | 101 | 57.8 |
| 2023 | #1,131 | 187 | 109.3 |
| 2024 | #1,036 | 214 | 124.2 |
| 2025 | #905 | 263 | 154 |
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