Nidal

Nidal is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning “warrior.” In 2024 it was given to 9 babies in the United States.

Nidal at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“warrior”
Pronunciation
/ˈnaɪ.dəl/

About the name Nidal

Nidal belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “warrior” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nidal first appears in Social Security records in 1974 and has been given to 215 babies since 1880, including 9 in 2024.

Nidal in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Babies named Nidal in 2024
9
Total since 1880
215

Nidal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Babies named Nidal in 2023
3
Total since 1996
27

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nidal mean?

Nidal means “warrior” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nidal a boy or girl name?

Nidal is a unisex name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nidal?

Nidal comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nidal?

Nidal is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1974 and has been given to 215 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Nidal?

Nidal is pronounced /ˈnaɪ.dəl/ (IPA).

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