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Naimal

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Pronounced NY-mal /ˈnaɪ.mɑl/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'soft; smooth; delicate' and 'a blessing; a favor' (linked to na'im); sources vary, so routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Soft; smooth; a blessing: Naimal is Arabic/Urdu. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'NY-mal').
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'soft; smooth; delicate' and 'a blessing; a favor' (linked to na'im); sources vary, so routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#6750 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120192025

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

Naimal comes from the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'soft; smooth; delicate' and 'a blessing; a favor' (linked to na'im; sources vary, so routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'NY-mal').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian Muslim families. Rare, soft-and-a-blessing at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Naimal is an Arabic/Urdu name, variously 'soft; smooth; delicate' and 'a blessing' — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'NY-mal').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Naimal — Arabic/Urdu; routes uncertain

Variations

NaimahNaymal

Nicknames

Naima

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naimal mean?

Naimal is Arabic/Urdu, variously 'soft; smooth' and 'a blessing'; sources vary, so we note the routes.

How do you pronounce Naimal?

It's said NY-mal /ˈnaɪ.mɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Naimal a boy or girl name?

Naimal is a girl's name.

How popular is Naimal?

Naimal is a very rare name in the U.S.

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