Nil

Pronunciation: [ n-IHL ]

Boy Name #10,057 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nil is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-IHL.

Parents who love the name Nil often also consider Nina, Nicholas, Nick .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #10,057
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Nile #1936 Nilan #2980 Niles #3177 Nilo #3651 Nils #4894

Also a Girl Name

Nil is also used as a girl name, ranked #6466.

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Similar Names

Nina Nicholas Nick Nimrod Nita Ninnie Nickolas Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nil

Is Nil a boy or girl name?

Nil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10057. As a girl name, it is ranked #6466. Nil is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Nil?

Nil is pronounced n-IHL.

How popular is the name Nil?

Nil is currently ranked #10057 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Nil a common or rare name?

Nil is an uncommon name, ranked #10057 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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