Nile

Nile is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 81 boys in the United States.

Nile at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nile

Nile belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nile first appears in Social Security records in 1895. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #950 in 1896, and in 2024 81 babies received the name — 3,609 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nile in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Best US rank
#950 in 1896
Peak year
2021
Babies named Nile in 2024
81
Total since 1880
3,609

Nile in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#596 in 2000
Babies named Nile in 2025
20
Total since 1996
506

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nile mean?

The meaning of Nile is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nile a boy or girl name?

Nile is a boy name. In 2024, 81 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nile?

Nile comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nile?

Nile first appears in US records in 1895. Its best-ever ranking was #950 in 1896, and 81 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].