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Nile

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Pronounced NYL /ˈnaɪl/High

Meaning: Variously the Nile River (from the Greek Neilos, the great river of Egypt) and a form of Niall/Nile ('a champion', Irish); used for both sexes; a place-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The great river; a champion: Nile is a place-name/Irish. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowGreek, Irish
MeaningVariously the Nile River (from the Greek Neilos, the great river of Egypt) and a form of Niall/Nile ('a champion', Irish); used for both sexes; a place-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11642 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 370

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nile comes variously from the Nile River (from the Greek Neilos, the great river of Egypt) and a form of Niall/Nile ('a champion', Irish); used for both sexes; a place-name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'NYL').

In the U.S. it appears as a river/place-name for both sexes. Rare, the-great-river at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nile is variously the great river of Egypt (from the Greek Neilos) and a form of Niall ('a champion') — used for both sexes, crisp and evocative (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NYL').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Nile — place-name; Irish; unisex

Variations

NyleNiall

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nile mean?

Nile is variously the great river of Egypt (from Greek Neilos) and a form of Niall ('a champion'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nile?

It's said NYL /ˈnaɪl/ — one syllable.

Is Nile a boy or girl name?

Nile is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Nile?

Nile is a very rare name in the U.S.

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