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Nahil

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Nahil

Pronounced nah-HEEL /nɑˈhiːl/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Nahil, 'one who quenches thirst; one who drinks' — an image of refreshment and satisfaction. A gentle, classical name.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name: Nahil means 'one who quenches thirst' (said 'nah-HEEL'). Gentle and classical.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Nahil, 'one who quenches thirst; one who drinks' — an image of refreshment and satisfaction. A gentle, classical name.
U.S. rank (2022)#11850 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 17
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220172022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nahil comes from the Arabic for 'one who quenches thirst.' It reads gentle and classical — rare in the U.S. (said 'nah-HEEL').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, gentle, and classical.

Did you know? Nahil is Arabic for 'one who quenches thirst; one who drinks' — an image of refreshment and satisfaction (said 'nah-HEEL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nahil — Arabic 'one who quenches thirst'

Variations

NaheelNahealNahill

Nicknames

NahHeel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nahil mean?

Nahil is Arabic for 'one who quenches thirst; one who drinks.'

How do you pronounce Nahil?

It's said nah-HEEL /nɑˈhiːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nahil a boy or girl name?

Nahil is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nahil?

Nahil is rare in the U.S.

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