Nyle - A very unique male name
Nyle at a glance
Nyle is ranked #3072 among boy baby names in 2025, with 11 births in 2025. It peaked in 2016 at #1569 and first appeared on the charts in 1928.
- Rank in 2025
- #3072
- Births in 2025
- 11
- Peak year
- 2016 (#1569)
- First appeared
- 1928
- Trend
- #2067 in 2020 → #3072 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 133,299 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (24 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nyle peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 1569.
Famous with this name
Nyle DiMarco
Nyle Hamidi
Nyle Lynn
How would you rate Nyle, 1-5?
Nyle is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nyle is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,484 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,705.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 Nyle is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Nyle origin and meaning
American — respelling / variant of Nile
Uncertain — Nyle is used as a respelling of Nile, the river name, and as a variant of Niles and Neil; no single source is documented
Nyle has flickered in the data since 1928 but only gained visibility recently through model and actor Nyle DiMarco. It had its best year in 2016, the period of his America's Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars wins, and has since fallen back.
Origin uncertain
Nyle is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Nyle, pop culture references for the name Nyle and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Nyle
We've found the following names that sound similar to Nyle, sorted by popularity.
Neil / Neal / Noel / Neel / Nile / Nael / Niall / Newell / Nihal / Nayel /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.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3072 |
| 2024 | 2832 |
| 2023 | 2191 |
| 2022 | 2158 |
| 2021 | 2059 |
| 2020 | 2067 |
| 2019 | 2340 |
| 2018 | 2336 |
| 2017 | 2060 |
| 2016 | 1569 |
| 2014 | 2810 |
| 2013 | 2858 |
| 2012 | 2954 |
| 2011 | 4215 |
| 2009 | 3747 |
| 2007 | 4282 |
| 2006 | 2904 |
| 2005 | 3523 |
| 2004 | 4089 |
| 2000 | 3737 |
| 1997 | 3016 |
| 1996 | 3431 |
| 1995 | 3418 |
| 1988 | 2541 |
| 1950 | 1670 |
| 1946 | 1641 |
| 1928 | 1856 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2484 |
| California | 2705 |
Even more about Nyle
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 Nyle 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 Nyle?
1 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.Pronunciation
NYLE · /naɪl/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Nile — The river name — a separate established entry
- Niles — The surname-derived relative
Famous bearers
- Nyle DiMarco — American model and actor, winner of America's Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars, and a prominent Deaf advocate (b. 1989) Contemporary
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Nyle is sleek and minimal, with a high-profile modern bearer who gives it visibility. It reads as a sharper, more designed cousin of Kyle and Nile.
Worth knowing
- Nile and Kyle will both be heard and written for it.
