Niall
ni(a)-ll
US Popularity:3883
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Champion
Niall is a masculine name of Irish origin that is sure to keep baby’s confidence high. A variant of Neil, this heroic title stems from the Old Irish word niadh and translates to “champion.” No matter what direction baby carves their path, the name Niall will make for a beautiful reminder for them to always work hard for the win.
Niall Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Niall is currently #2308 on The Bump
Boy:Niall is currently #1304 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Niall is currently #3883 in U.S. births
Boy:Niall is currently #1819 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1819
in 2023
+ 171
from 2022
Sources
House of Names, Niall History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Niall, June 2023
Behind the Name, Neil, January 2022
Name Doctor, Niall
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 485
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