Total births
94
Boys' name · since 2012
Nahel
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 94 babies named Nahel, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5632
- among boys today
- 94
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Nahel currently ranks #5632 among boys' names in America, with 94 babies recorded since 2012.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nahel has been recorded 94 times among boys since 2012, currently ranked #5632 nationally and more common than 61% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2025.
- #5632 among boys today
- 94 born since 2012
- 2020s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nahel is currently the #5632 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 94 born since 2012, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5632
- among boys today
- 94
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Nahel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5632
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
89% of everyone ever named Nahel was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
19 babies were named Nahel in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Nahel compares
94 25th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nahel's all-time total is 74% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nahel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 94 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nahel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nahel's full recorded timeline at 2022, 64% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 36% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2012, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nahel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#5,632
Active since
2012
Nahel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Nahel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nahel's strongest decade.
84 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 89% of all-time use.
Nahel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
- 2020s
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 84 births (89% of all-time use).
Nahel by state
Where Nahel concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 13 | 13.8% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 5.3% |
Texas share of Nahel's total US births 13.8%
Even split
13 of 94 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nahel? ▼
Since 2012, Social Security records show 94 babies named Nahel. Today it holds rank #5632 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 19 births.
When was Nahel most popular? ▼
Nahel was most popular in the 2020s decade with 84 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Nahel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nahel are Texas (13 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Nahel been used? ▼
Records for Nahel go back to 2012, giving 14 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nahel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nahum, Nahom, Nahshon, Naheem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nahel's data
- Texas records the most Nahels (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nahel
Nearby Names Like Nahel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nahel
Nahum Boy
#2269 2,197 births
Nahom Boy
#4656 981 births
Nahshon Boy
#12666 697 births
Naheem Boy
#5526 502 births
Nahmir Boy
#2630 417 births
Compare Nahel side by side: Nahel vs Nahum Nahel vs Nahom Nahel vs Nahshon
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2012–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nahel: #5632 Boys' Name - 94 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nahel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nahel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.