Nilan
Boy nameNilan has been given to 466 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It peaked in 2021.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
466
Peak year
2021 (63 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2006
10-year trend
▲ +336%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nilan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nilan.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nilan?
Nilan has been given to 466 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nilan peak?
Nilan peaked in 2021, when 63 babies were given the name.
Is Nilan a girl or boy name?
Nilan is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Nilan are boys).
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