boy's name
Cahal
- Gender Boy
- Letters 5
- Births on record 81
Cahal is a boy's name. In 2021 it was given to 3 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #440. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Northern Ireland.
- Peaked in Northern Ireland in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Northern Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
Cahal Over Time
Births per decade in Northern Ireland, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 3 |
How Popular Is Cahal?
In 2021, Cahal was given to 3 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #440 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Northern Ireland.
Where Cahal Is Used
Figures for Northern Ireland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cahal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cahal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cahal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Cahal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cahal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cahal
How popular is the name Cahal?
In 2021, Cahal was given to 3 babies in Northern Ireland, ranking #440 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Northern Ireland.
Is Cahal a girl's or a boy's name?
Cahal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Cahal most popular?
Cahal peaked in 2000, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.