The baby name Niles is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /naɪlz/.
The baby name Niles is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /naɪlz/.
Niles is in Origin.
Niles is an English surname-turned-given name with dual roots. It may derive from Scandinavian Nils/Niels, vernacular forms of Nicholas (Greek Nikolaos, “victory of the people”), adopted and Anglicized in English-speaking countries. Alternatively, it can be a patronymic from Neil/Neal, itself from the Irish Niall, a name of debated meaning often glossed as “champion” or “passionate.”
As a personal name, Niles appears in New England records from the 18th–19th centuries, reflecting transfer from family surname to first name. As a surname, it is recorded in medieval England and colonial America. In the United States it saw modest use in the early 20th century and brief 1990s upticks, gaining modern recognition through pop culture - especially the character Niles Crane in Frasier. Related forms include Nils, Niels, and the Anglicized Nile/Nyle/Nyles; cognates are Neil/Neal. The name carries associations of cultivated polish and quiet strength.
| KSHMR KSHMR, whose real name is Niles Hollowell-Dhar, is a musician and producer from the United States, best known for his work in electronic dance music. He gained fame with tracks like 'Secrets' and 'Jammu'. Born in 1988, he has collaborated with other artists and performed at major music festivals around the world. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2021 | #309 | 7 | 2,600 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #855 | 38 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #920 | 7 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #980 | 22 | 16,750 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,249 | 6 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,685 | 7 | 28,008 |
Niles is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:
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