Nile
Nile is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
River valley or river.
Origin and history
Nile is a nature and geographical name referring to the iconic River Nile in Africa. The name derives from the Ancient Greek word 'Neilos', which likely originated from a Semitic root meaning river valley. In the United States, it remains a distinct, moderately rare given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,696 babies in the United States have been named Nile since 1880. It ranks #2103 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1360.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.6 %)
- IA (19.5 %)
- NY (19.2 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- GA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 177 |
| 1920-1930 | 251 |
| 1930-1940 | 216 |
| 1940-1950 | 235 |
| 1950-1960 | 171 |
| 1960-1970 | 136 |
| 1970-1980 | 125 |
| 1980-1990 | 213 |
| 1990-2000 | 456 |
| 2000-2010 | 454 |
| 2010-2019 | 648 |
| 2020-2029 | 584 |
Famous people named Nile
- Nile Rodgers: Musician, Producer
- Nile Kinnick: Athlete
Fun facts
- The name directly references the Nile River, the longest river in Africa and historically one of the world's most significant waterways.
- American musician Nile Rodgers brought prominence to the name as a founding member of the influential disco and funk band Chic.