Is Nyle a boy's or girl's name?

Nyle is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 44 recorded births.

When was Nyle most popular?

Nyle reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 96 births that year. It is currently ranked #2648 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Nyle?

Nyle is currently ranked #2648 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,132 babies since 1914.

Nyle

A Irish name gently fading from the charts.

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#2648▼ 269in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Nyle is a boy's and girl's baby name, an alternate spelling of Nile or a variant of the Irish name Neil, meaning 'champion' or 'cloud.' The Nyle spelling carries an additional visual connection to the Nile River, one of the world's great waterways and a symbol of ancient civilization.

Nyle gained wider recognition through Nyle DiMarco, the deaf model and actor who won America's Next Top Model in 2015 and Dancing with the Stars in 2016, becoming a prominent advocate for Deaf culture. His success gave the name associations with intelligence, charisma, and groundbreaking achievement.

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Popularity Over Time

Nyle climbed 781 spots in the last 20 years — from #3429 to #2648.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Nyle
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	317	#2266	▼
2010s	546	#2526	▲
2000s	265	#3726	▲
1990s	203	#3461	▲
1980s	104	#4499	▲
1970s	62	#4831	—
1960s	65	#3318	▼
1950s	128	#2329	▲
1940s	109	#2442	▼
1930s	150	#1964	▲
1920s	134	#2491	▲
1910s	49	#3147	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(108 years, 1914–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Nyle
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	50	#2648	-8 (-13.8%)
2023	58	#2379	-3 (-4.9%)
2022	61	#2339	-16 (-20.8%)
2021	77	#1952	+6 (8.5%)
2020	71	#2012	+13 (22.4%)
2019	58	#2351	-8 (-12.1%)
2018	66	#2133	-1 (-1.5%)
2017	67	#2083	-29 (-30.2%)
2016	96	#1660	+48 (100.0%)
2015	48	#2592	-1 (-2.0%)
2014	49	#2534	+5 (11.4%)
2013	44	#2697	-10 (-18.5%)
2012	54	#2375	+22 (68.8%)
2011	32	#3410	0
2010	32	#3422	-1 (-3.0%)
2009	33	#3384	+6 (22.2%)
2008	27	#3896	-4 (-12.9%)
2007	31	#3489	-8 (-20.5%)
2006	39	#2916	+18 (85.7%)
2005	21	#4295	-7 (-25.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Nyle as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Nyle has also been given to 44 girls in the U.S. since 1928.

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Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Nyle be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Nyle is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2648. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1914–2024) · Methodology