At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1995 (#10,514)
- Babies in 1995
- 7 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,799 in 1990
- First recorded
- 1988
Meaning of Navil
Navil, pronounced NAH-vil (/nɑvɪl/), is a feminine name that surfaced in late 20th-century America, possibly drawing on the Arabic root n-b-l (“noble”) or conceived as a fresh phonetic twist on similar forms. While its precise origin remains open to interpretation, Navil’s clean consonants and softly stressed first syllable convey a quietly confident presence. In California between 1988 and 1992, the name appeared in modest numbers—peaking at twenty newborns (ranked 373rd) in 1990—before settling into consistent rarity. Its appeal lies in a balance of cultural resonance and clear pronunciation, making it a distinctive choice that is unlikely to crowd any classroom roster.
How to pronounce Navil
- Pronounced NAH-vil /nɑvɪl/