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Nilmar

♂ Boy

Pronounced neel-MAR /niːlˈmɑr/Medium

Meaning: Nilmar follows a common Brazilian Portuguese pattern of compounding two given names, most plausibly a Nil- name such as Nilton or Nilo joined with a Mar- name such as Mario or Marcos; it is a recognized Brazilian first name, though its exact component split is not independently documented.Low

In 30 seconds: Nilmar is a Brazilian Portuguese compound name, likely blending a Nil- name with a Mar- name. It appeared briefly in the United States, peaking around 2010.
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Origin LowPortuguese, Brazilian
MeaningNilmar follows a common Brazilian Portuguese pattern of compounding two given names, most plausibly a Nil- name such as Nilton or Nilo joined with a Mar- name such as Mario or Marcos; it is a recognized Brazilian first name, though its exact component split is not independently documented.
U.S. rank (2011)#6880 ↘ Falling
2011 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020092011

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

Nilmar follows the Brazilian Portuguese habit of joining two given-name elements into one, most plausibly a Nil- name like Nilton with a Mar- name like Mario or Marcos. It is genuinely used as a first name in Brazil, and its narrow American appearance around 2009-2011 suggests it arrived through Brazilian immigrant families or soccer fandom.

Nilmar was never common in the United States, given to about nineteen boys at its 2010 peak and to only thirty-six total across a brief run from 2009 to 2011.

Did you know? Nilmar's brief 2009-2011 window in U.S. records lines up with Nilmar Honorato da Silva, a Brazilian footballer who played for the national team around that period, suggesting sports-driven naming.
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Nilmar — Brazilian Portuguese compound name pattern; footballer Nilmar da Silva

Variations

NiltonNiloMarnil

Nicknames

NilMar

Famous Bearers

  • ★Nilmar Honorato da Silva (1984-present)
    Brazilian professional footballer who has played for the Brazil national team.

If you like Nilmar…

Marcos— a plausible Mar- element of the blend
Mario— the other plausible Mar- element
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nilmar mean?

It is a Brazilian Portuguese compound name, likely blending a Nil- name with a Mar- name such as Mario or Marcos.

How do you pronounce Nilmar?

It is said neel-MAR /niːlˈmɑr/, two syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Nilmar a boy or girl name?

Nilmar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nilmar?

It has always been rare in the United States, appearing only briefly around 2010.

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