Niles
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- People's Victory
- Origin
- Finnish
Niles Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,400 baby boys have been named Niles. The name peaked in 1998 with 80 US births that year (rank #1428). In 2024, ranked #3189 nationally — 1,761 places below its 1998 peak.
Top States for Niles
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Niles births are: California (235), New York (172), Pennsylvania (84).
Other Finnish-Origin Names Like Niles
If you like Niles's Finnish origin, consider these related names: Antti, Anttiri, Dorotea, Eeva, Eikki. Browse all Finnish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Niles's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Niles
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyles | Champion Form Of Neil. | Male | English |
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Compare Niles to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Niles against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).