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Nylo

♂ Boy

Pronounced NYE-loh /ˈnaɪ.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: Fury, passionMedium

In 30 seconds: Nylo is an African American boy's name meaning 'fury, passion'. It pairs a soft opening with a bold meaning.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningFury, passion
U.S. rank (2025)#3634 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420182025

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

Nylo is an African American name meaning 'fury, passion'. It belongs to a strain of modern coinages that pair a smooth, easy sound with a striking sense, and its gentle spelling sits in interesting contrast to its fierce meaning.

The name's two open syllables make it sound mellow, even though its meaning points to strong feeling. The similar-sounding Nyla, borne by actress Nyla Usha, shows how close this Ny- family of names runs.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nylo is 'fury, passion', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Nylo — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Nyla Usha (1984–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Nylo…

Nyla— Shares the Ny- opening and soft sound, as borne by Nyla Usha.
Milo— Matches the easy two-syllable -lo ending.
Romello— shares the -lo ending
Davon— a similarly popular pick
Deion— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nylo mean?

Nylo is usually explained as meaning 'fury, passion' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Nylo?

It's commonly said NYE-loh /ˈnaɪ.loʊ/.

Is Nylo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nylo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Nylo?

In 2024, Nylo ranked #2855 in the U.S. for boys, with 45 births recorded.

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