Nil
Pronunciation: [ n-IHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 122 babies have been named Nil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,057 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,057
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nil is also used as a girl name, ranked #6466.
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About the Name Nil
Nil is a boy name .
Is Nil a boy or girl name? Nil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,057 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,466. Nil is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nil is currently ranked #10,057 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nil include Nile, Nilan, Niles, Nilo, Nils . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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