Nile
Pronunciation: [ n-EYEL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nile first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 362 babies have been named Nile in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nile is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,614 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,614
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Nile
Nile is a girl name .
Is Nile a boy or girl name? Nile is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,614 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,936. Nile is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nile is currently ranked #10,614 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nile include Nila, Nilah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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