Nael

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicRising fast
#1036 95in 2024

Meaning & Origin

nail (of a finger or toe)

Nael is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic nail meaning "achiever," "one who attains," or "successful," from the root nala (to achieve, to obtain). It is a name of achievement and fulfillment.

Nael carries the aspirational Arabic meaning of success and accomplishment in a compact, four-letter form. It has grown in the United States within Arab-American and Muslim communities as a name that expresses the deepest parental wish — that a child will achieve and attain great things.

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Popularity Over Time

Nael climbed 7644 spots in the last 20 years — from #8680 to #1036.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Nael
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s685
2010s308
2000s112
1990s52
1980s26
1970s11

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 19752024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Nael
YearBirthsRank
2024214#1036
2023187#1131
2022101#1697
2021102#1641
202081#1842
201941#2974
201842#2873
201744#2782
201639#3045
201531#3561
201426#3980
201332#3384
201219#4980
201116#5595
201018#5177
200912#7101
200817#5415
200711#7440
200618#4993
200517#4961

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Nael as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Nael has also been given to 44 girls in the U.S. since 2014.

#13019
Current rank
44
Total births
2015
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Nael be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Nael is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1036. As a girl's name, it ranks #13019.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19752024) · Methodology