Nile Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationNILE / /naɪl/English; Egyptian
Meaning
English: from the Nile River; Egyptian: 'river'
Historical & Cultural Background
The Nile River is one of the longest rivers in the world and has been a vital source of life and civilization in Egypt for thousands of years. It has significant historical and cultural importance, often associated with ancient Egyptian mythology and agriculture. The name Nile has gained popularity in modern times as a unique and nature-inspired name for boys.
Trend Summary
The name Nile has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Nilo (Spanish)
- Nilo (Italian)
Famous people named Nile
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Fictional characters named Nile
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nile was first seen in the United States in 1895. Nile has ranked as high as #1234 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Iowa, New York, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nile has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nile (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 30 |
| 1916 | 28 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 26 |
| 1919 | 26 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 30 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1926 | 29 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 28 |
| 1940 | 39 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 48 |
| 1994 | 47 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 50 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 51 |
| 2000 | 44 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 47 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 45 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 81 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 129 |
| 2022 | 109 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2024 | 81 |