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Niall

Quick answerThe given name 'Niall' is of Celtic origin, derived from the Old Irish word 'Niall', meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'.

Irish · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,706
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables1
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish, Old Irish
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#120

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Niall

The given name 'Niall' is of Celtic origin, derived from the Old Irish word 'Niall', meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Niall' is of Celtic origin, derived from the Old Irish word 'Niall', meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. It is commonly used in Irish and Scottish cultures, and has historical significance as the name of several Irish kings, including Niall of the Nine Hostages, a 5th-century king of Ireland.

Niall currently ranks #1,706 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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