Happy, successful, or a young plant
In Sanskrit and Hindi, Nihaal signifies being content, gratified, or successful. It also carries a Persian-derived meaning referring to a sapling or young plant, symbolizing growth and new beginnings.
Less common today
Nihaal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,213 in 2025.
Indian activist and campaigner
Indian chess grandmaster
British radio and TV presenter
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).