Niilo
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Niilo first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 19 babies have been named Niilo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Niilo is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #15,757 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,757
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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English origin
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Welsh / Latin Gaius origin
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Modern English origin
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#15,762 in US
Hebrew origin
"The lord is high"
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About the Name Niilo
Niilo is a boy name .
Niilo is currently ranked #15,757 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Niilo include Nii, Niy, Niie, and Niikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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