Nile
Meaning
from the Nile River, name of Greek origin (Neilos)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Nile peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
42 people · the #74,979 first name in Brazil · median age 50
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Nile
Most people given the name Nile in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Nile deep dive
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