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Nile

Pronunciation: [ n-EYEL ]

Girl Name #10,614 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nile is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EYEL.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#10,614
Total SSA Count
10

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Nile is also used as a boy name, ranked #1936.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nile

Is Nile a boy or girl name?
Nile is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10614. As a boy name, it is ranked #1936. Nile is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Nile?
Nile is pronounced n-EYEL.
How popular is the name Nile?
Nile is currently ranked #10614 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Nile a common or rare name?
Nile is an uncommon name, ranked #10614 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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