boy's name
Nigil
NY-jul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 97
Nigil is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1994, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1989.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nigil Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 34 |
How Popular Is Nigil?
In 2006, Nigil was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nigil Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nigil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nigil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nigil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nigil
- English NY-jul
Sibling Names for Nigil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nigil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nigil
How popular is the name Nigil?
In 2006, Nigil was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nigil a girl's or a boy's name?
Nigil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nigil?
Nigil has 2 syllables.
When was Nigil most popular?
Nigil peaked in 1994, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.