UK boy's name
Naail
An Arabic masculine name meaning "attainer of goals" or "achiever".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Naail is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Naail popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1998 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Naail. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Naail ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 boys were registered as Naail.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Naail as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
5 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Naail mean?
The name Naail is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "na'il," which means "sandal" or "shoe." It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, when Arabic culture and language were spreading across the Middle East and North Africa.
Naail was a relatively uncommon name in its early history, but it gained some prominence in the medieval Islamic world. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Naail ibn al-Hasan, a scholar and poet who lived in present-day Iraq during the 9th century AD. He was known for his works on Arabic grammar and literature.
Another notable figure with this name was Naail al-Dimashqi, a Damascene mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century AD. He made significant contributions to the field of spherical trigonometry and wrote several treatises on astronomy and mathematics.
In the 11th century, Naail ibn Abi Randaqa was a renowned physician and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He wrote extensively on medical topics and was also known for his work on Aristotelian philosophy.
During the 13th century, Naail al-Maghribi was a Moroccan scholar and traveler who documented his journeys throughout the Islamic world in his writings. His accounts provide valuable insights into the cultural and social aspects of that era.
Another prominent figure with the name Naail was Naail al-Qaisari, a 16th-century Ottoman scholar and theologian from Kayseri, Turkey. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and teachings.
While the name Naail has historical roots and associations with notable figures from the Islamic world, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. Its usage and popularity have varied across different regions and time periods, but it has maintained a connection to its Arabic linguistic origins and cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Naail over time
The chart below shows babies named Naail registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Naail, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naail by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Naail was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3808 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2419 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Naail
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Naail: questions and answers
How popular is the name Naail in the UK right now?
In 2016, Naail was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Naail most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Naail in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Naail?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "attainer of goals" or "achiever".
How many people are called Naail in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Naail across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.