Name meaning & stats
Nilo
Nilo. 361 US babies since 1940, peak 2024. Notable Nilos are 1.4× over-represented as composers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2024
361 US babies were named Nilo between 1940 and 2025.
Nilo around the world
- Sweden: 331 babies since 1998, peak 2021, No. 316 in 2022
- Belgium: 110 babies since 1995, peak 2025, No. 613 in 2025
- France: 210 babies since 1900, peak 2021, No. 2,070 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Nilos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | Low · 5 people |
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 5 people |
| Writer | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
| Composer | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are composers, Nilos show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 71% of Nilos use it
- Nilo 71%
- Nylo 29%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2024)