Nael
Every Nael since 1975 — 1,519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nael
Nael is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #905 in 2025 with 263 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,519 American babies have been named Nael. Its peak came in 2025, when 280 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,749 | 263 | #905 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,061 | 215 | #1,037 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,880 | 187 | #1,133 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,009 | 101 | #1,697 |
| 2021 | — | — | 102 | #1,642 |
| 2020 | — | — | 81 | #1,843 |
| 2019 | — | — | 41 | #2,976 |
| 2018 | — | — | 42 | #2,875 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,656 | 44 | #2,785 |
| 2016 | — | — | 39 | #3,045 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,794 | 31 | #3,563 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,952 | 26 | #3,981 |
| 2013 | — | — | 32 | #3,384 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,980 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,595 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,178 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,102 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,416 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,440 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,993 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,963 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,681 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,468 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,092 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,944 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,223 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,541 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,254 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,947 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nael in 2025?
Nael ranked #905 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 263 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nael?
1,519 babies have been named Nael in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nael most popular?
Nael peaked in 2025, when 280 newborns received the name.
Is Nael a boy or girl name?
Nael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nael rising or falling?
Nael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.