Nileah
Nileah is a girl baby name. Ranked #26,359 in the US, popular nicknames include Nil, Niy, and Nilie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Nileah is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Nileah often also consider Sarahbella, Dmaria, Haslyn .
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Historical Record
Nileah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 6 babies have been named Nileah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nileah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,359 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #26,359
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Nileah
Nileah is a girl name .
Nileah is currently ranked #26,359 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nileah include Nil, Niy, Nilie, and Nileie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis