Nile Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Nile' originates from Latin, derived from the Greek term for the famous river in Egypt. It has evolved through various languages while retaining its meaning related to rivers. The name evokes traits of grandeur and historical significance, but does not have biblical relevance.
The name Nile is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nile has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nile' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1461st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1438th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1941st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2728th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2169th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2346th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1912th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10641st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7854th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nile' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nile"
Pronunciation
/naɪl/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name 'Nile' is derived from the Latin word 'Nilus', which in turn comes from the Greek 'Νεῖλος' (Neilos). This is believed to have been borrowed from a Semitic root referring to river.
Meaning
river
Language Evolution
Greek: Νεῖλος, Latin: Nilus, Old French: Nil, Middle English: Nile
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity due to its association with the Nile River in Egypt, which has been significant throughout history as a source of life and civilization.
Variants & Derivatives
Nyl, Niles
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Nile is often associated with the grandeur and historical significance of the Nile River, evoking images of ancient civilizations and natural beauty.
Famous People
Nile Rodgers - American musician and record producer, Nile Kinnick - American football player and Heisman Trophy winner
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nile"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nile"
"Nile" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1461st of 7545 | 400 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1438th of 6773 | 417 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1941st of 7552 | 321 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2728th of 10718 | 212 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2169th of 16616 | 492 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2346th of 24088 | 787 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1912th of 23106 | 963 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14297th of 27321 | 45 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10641st of 35406 | 143 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7854th of 30306 | 169 |
Regional Popularity of "Nile" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
52.52% 812th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
54.42% 1212th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
32.80% 1468th/4475 |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
39.86% 2518th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.94% 1830th/4582 |
37.26% 1924th/5164 |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
30.67% 2289th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.05% 1715th/3984 |
40.49% 1817th/4487 |
28.22% 1925th/6822 |
31.88% 2001st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Nile" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nile"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nile" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.