Nile
n(i)-le
US Popularity:3650
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:River; Champion; Cloud
The river of life is a long one, and this name will help baby navigate even the harshest of waters. Nile is a masculine name of Latin origin, meaning “river.” The Nile River is the longest river in the world and runs through the African continent, in places like Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia, to name a few. Nile also has possible Irish origins, where it means “champion” or “cloud,” and derives from Neil. Regardless of which meaning you prefer, Nile is a name symbolic of success and strength!
Nile Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nile is currently #3471 on The Bump
Boy:Nile is currently #1952 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nile is currently #3650 in U.S. births
Boy:Nile is currently #1777 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1777
in 2023
- 170
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Nile, June 2019
Behind the Name, Nile, place, May 2020
Hurst, H. E. & Smith, C. G., Nile River, river, Africa, June 2024
National Geographic Society, Nile River, October 2023
Name Doctor, Neil
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 484, 487
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