Nael is a unisex given name of Arabic origin, meaning "calm" or "serene". It is often used as a boy's name but can also be given to girls. The name gained popularity in the Middle East and has since spread to other parts of the world. It is pronounced /ˈnɑːɛl/ in English.
"Nael experienced a notable increase in popularity between 2014 and 2015 with births jumping from 6 to 13. After that peak, the number of annual births fluctuated, with 2017 and 2022 each seeing 5 births, before rising again to 8 in 2023. Overall, Nael has been given to 37 newborns since 2014."