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Nili

Girl name

Nili has been given to 266 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 94,545 girls was named Nili.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

266

Peak year

2024 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▲ +143%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nili — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nili.

Sibling name ideas for Nili

Same era and popularity as Nili, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Nili?

Nili has been given to 266 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nili peak?

Nili peaked in 2024, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Nili a girl or boy name?

Nili is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nili are girls).

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