boy's name
Nijel
NY-jel (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 338
Nijel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 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 2000, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nijel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Nijel?
In 2022, Nijel was given to 6 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.
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 Nijel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nijel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nijel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nijel
- English NY-jel
Sibling Names for Nijel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nijel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nijel
How popular is the name Nijel?
In 2022, Nijel was given to 6 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 Nijel a girl's or a boy's name?
Nijel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nijel?
Nijel has 2 syllables.
When was Nijel most popular?
Nijel peaked in 2000, when 20 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.