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Nile

“River valley” — Ancient Greek Νεῖλος, from the common noun νεῖλος origin

Boy's name · #1848 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Nile reached its best rank, #950, in 1896 and ranked #1848 in 2025. About 3,700 boys have carried it since 1895.

Around the world: about 1 in 14,000 boys in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 16,000 boys in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 10 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Niles

• Nile Rodgers — American record producer, musician and composer
• Nile Ranger — English footballer (born 1991)
• Nile Wilson — British artistic gymnast
• Nile Kinnick — American football player
• Nile John — English footballer

In stories & tradition

• Nile Dok — Attack on Titan

What Niles become

Among 27 notable people named Nile:

Sports figures appear 1.99× more often than among typical names — e.g. Nile Ranger, English footballer (born 1991).

Similar names: Cosmo · Neel · Lyle · Cy · Nikko · Pete

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