boy's name
Naïl
nah-EEL (French)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 4,677
France
#268
2025 births
Naïl is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 200 babies in France, ranking #268. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Naïl is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2017, when 310 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 2,947 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1982.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Naïl Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 615 |
| 2010s | 2,350 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 1,595 |
How Popular Is Naïl?
In 2025, Naïl was given to 200 babies in France, ranking #268 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Naïl Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Naïl Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Nail | Nail is Naïl without the diaeresis, and the spelling recorded in France, where it ranks #1,393. | 1,379 |
| Na'il | Na'il is Naïl without the diaeresis, and the spelling recorded in France, where it ranks #3,291. | 18 |
| Nâ'Il | Nâ'Il is Naïl written with an apostrophe, recorded mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Naïl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Naïl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Naïl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Naïl
- French nah-EEL
Sibling Names for Naïl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Naïl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Naïl
Is Naïl a girl's or a boy's name?
Naïl is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Naïl?
Naïl has 2 syllables.
When was Naïl most popular?
Naïl peaked in 2017, when 310 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Naïl a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Naïl currently ranks #268 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.