Total births
38
Boys' name · since 1993
Nijal
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 38 babies named Nijal, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 38
- total births
- 1993–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
38 boys have been named Nijal since 1993, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nijal has been recorded 38 times among boys since 1993, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2011.
- 38 total births
- 1993–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
38 boys have been named Nijal since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 38
- total births
- 1993–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Nijal was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
7 babies were named Nijal in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
Nijal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nijal's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nijal at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
2011
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Nijal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2011
- Peak year (2011)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Nijal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nijal's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Nijal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 21 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nijal? ▼
Nijal has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 7 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Nijal most popular? ▼
Nijal was most popular in the 1990s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
How long has the name Nijal been used? ▼
Records for Nijal go back to 1993, giving 19 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Nijal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nijel, Nijah, Nijee, Nijay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nijal's data
- Nijal's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 2010s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Nijal
Nearby Names Like Nijal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nijal
Nijel Boy
338 births
Nijah Boy
184 births
Nijee Boy
63 births
Nijay Boy
41 births
Nija Boy
19 births
Compare Nijal side by side: Nijal vs Nijel Nijal vs Nijah Nijal vs Nijee
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1993–2011 (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. "Nijal: Baby Name Since 1993 - 38 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nijal. 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 Nijal 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.