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Nile

Nile: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

How popular is Nile?

94U.S. babies in 2025
#950peak rank (1896)
4,066babies since 1880

Since 1880, 370 girls and 3,696 boys in the U.S. have been named Nile (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4579 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #950 in 1896. In 2025, 94 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Nile FAQ

How popular is the name Nile?

Since 1880, 370 girls and 3,696 boys in the U.S. have been named Nile (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4579 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #950 in 1896. In 2025, 94 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Nile a boy or girl name?

Nile is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 370 girls and 3,696 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).