Niles

Niles 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 38 boys in the United States.

Niles at a glance

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

About the name Niles

Niles 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, Niles first appears in Social Security records in 1897. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #897 in 1942, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 4,400 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Niles in US records

First recorded (US)
1897
Best US rank
#897 in 1942
Peak year
1998
Babies named Niles in 2024
38
Total since 1880
4,400

Niles in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1367 in 1998
Babies named Niles in 2018
4
Total since 1996
61

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Niles mean?

The meaning of Niles 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 Niles a boy or girl name?

Niles is a boy name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Niles?

Niles comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Niles?

Niles first appears in US records in 1897. Its best-ever ranking was #897 in 1942, and 38 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].