Unisex nameCurrently #6,549 in the USRising
Nil
//ˈnɪl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20233 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nil's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nil's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nil |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Nil through the decades
- Nil peaked in 2023, when 25 babies were named Nil in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nil has risen 154% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nil currently ranks #6,549 in the US and is on the rise.