Niall

Meaning

champion, cloud (legendary High King Niall of the Nine Hostages)

Say it: NYE-ul (both NYE-ul and NEEL are used)

Popularity, 1890–2024

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Niall peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Niall

Most people given the name Niall in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

Names that fit alongside Niall

Cian Fionn Neil Rian Naoise Oisín

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