Nilo

Nilo - A very unique male name

Nilo appeared on the charts for the first time in 2022 on position #3684. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nilo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nilo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nilo. The baby boy name Nilo was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2965 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nilo peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2965.

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Nilo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nilo is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,227 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,699.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nilo is where you live.

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Nilo origin and meaning

Greek, via Spanish and Italian

Of the Nile — from Greek Neilos, the Nile river, as in Saint Nilo

Nilo is a Spanish and Italian boys' name from Greek Neilos, the Nile, borne by Saint Nilus in the Italian form Nilo. It is a traditional name in Spanish- and Italian-speaking families that has reached the American data only recently, from 2022. The river derivation is well attested.

Attested etymology

Nilo is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Nilo, pop culture references for the name Nilo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nilo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nilo, sorted by popularity.

Neil / Neal / Noel / Neel / Nile / Nael / Niall / Newell / Nyle / Nihal /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Nilo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nilo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nilo?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NEE-loh · /ˈniːloʊ/

Around the world

• Neilos (Greek) — The original Greek form, the Nile.

Spellings and nicknames

• Nilus — The Latinised form of the same name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2022, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Place name

Why parents choose it

A short river name with a saintly history in Italian and Spanish use.

Worth knowing

• May be confused with Milo, the far more common name.