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Nils

Pronunciation: [ n-IHLZ ]

Boy Name #4,894 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4894, Nils is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Nils is a boy name, recorded for 20 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-IHLZ.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,894
Total SSA Count: 20

Alternative Spellings

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

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Nina Nicholas Nick Nimrod Nita Ninnie Nickolas Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nils

Is Nils a boy or girl name?

Nils is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nils?

Nils is pronounced n-IHLZ.

How popular is the name Nils?

Nils is currently ranked #4894 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Nils a common or rare name?

Nils is an uncommon name, ranked #4894 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nils

Nils is a boy name .

Nils is currently ranked #4,894 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Nils include Nile, Nilan, Niles, Nilo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.