Total births
17
Boys' name · since 1983
Niral
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Niral, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1983–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Niral is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 17 have been recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Niral has been recorded 17 times among boys since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 1991.
- 17 total births
- 1983–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Niral since 1983, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 17
- total births
- 1983–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Niral was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
7 babies were named Niral in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Niral's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Niral's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Niral at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Niral popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–1991
- Peak year (1991)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Niral by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Niral's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Niral births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 10 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Niral? ▼
Niral has been given to 17 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 7 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Niral most popular? ▼
Niral was most popular in the 1980s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Niral been used? ▼
Records for Niral go back to 1983, giving 9 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Niral? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nirvaan, Nirav, Nirvan, Niraj, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Niral's data
- Niral's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1990s (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 Niral
Nearby Names Like Niral
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Niral
Nirvaan Boy
#2026 712 births
Nirav Boy
#11198 546 births
Nirvan Boy
#3326 482 births
Niraj Boy
331 births
Nirvair Boy
#2594 200 births
Compare Niral side by side: Niral vs Nirvaan Niral vs Nirav Niral vs Nirvan
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1983–1991 (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. "Niral: Baby Name Since 1983 - 17 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/niral. 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 Niral 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 July 2026.