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UK boy's name

Na'il

A European masculine name meaning "winner, champion" or "nail" in Turkish.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Na'il is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Na'il popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. 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.

Na'il is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Na'il. 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 2015 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Na'il ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Na'il.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Na'il as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4632

2014

Births in 2014

3

Latest year

Peak year

2014

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Na'il mean?

The given name Nail has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "nail," which means "to achieve" or "to attain." The name gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly among Muslim communities.

In Islamic tradition, the name Nail is believed to have been mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. However, the exact reference or context is not widely documented or agreed upon by scholars.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nail can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian named Nail ibn Abi Layla lived in Kufa, Iraq. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic legal thought.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nail. One such individual was Nail al-Bukhari, a renowned historian and biographer who lived in the 9th century CE. He is best known for his work, "Tarikh al-Bukhari," which documented the lives and achievements of prominent Muslim scholars and personalities.

Another prominent figure was Nail al-Din al-Qazwini, a 13th-century Persian scholar and geographer. He authored several influential works, including the famous cosmography book "Ajayib al-Makhluqat wa Gharayib al-Mawjudat" (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence).

In the realm of literature, Nail al-Arabi, a 12th-century Andalusian poet and philosopher, left a lasting legacy with his poetic works and spiritual teachings. His writings explored themes of Sufism and the unity of existence.

Additionally, Nail ibn Hayyan, a 9th-century Arab chemist and alchemist, made significant contributions to the field of chemistry and is credited with introducing several laboratory techniques and instruments.

While the name Nail has roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and regions, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. Its meaning and significance have evolved over time, but it remains a name with a rich historical background and cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Na'il by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Na'il 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 #4632 3 1

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FAQ

Na'il: questions and answers

How popular is the name Na'il in the UK right now?

In 2014, Na'il was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Na'il most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Na'il in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Na'il?

A European masculine name meaning "winner, champion" or "nail" in Turkish.

How many people are called Na'il in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Na'il across the 1 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.