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The baby name Nilo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈniːloʊ/ (NEE-loh) — Spanish/Italian: /ˈnilo/ (NEE-lo).

Nilo is Greek, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek, Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈniːloʊ/ (NEE-loh) — Spanish/Italian: /ˈnilo/ (NEE-lo)

What is the meaning of the name Nilo ?

The baby name Nilo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈniːloʊ/ (NEE-loh) — Spanish/Italian: /ˈnilo/ (NEE-lo).

Nilo is Greek, Latin in Origin.

Nilo is a Romance given name derived from Greek Neílos (Νεῖλος), Latin Nilus, the name of the Nile River. Its meaning points to the Nile itself and, by extension, to river, with the deeper etymology uncertain and often traced to a pre-Greek or Afroasiatic root. The name entered medieval Christendom through revered monastics such as Saint Nilus the Younger of Rossano (10th century) and Nilus of Sinai, sustaining use in Italy and later in Iberian and Lusophone traditions.

Today Nilo occurs in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, and in the Philippines and Latin America it can also function as a hypocoristic of Danilo or Cornelio. Variants and related forms include Nilus (ecclesiastical/Latin), Nile (English), Nil (Catalan), and the rarer Neilo. Pronounced NEE-lo in Romance languages, the name carries a serene, geographic aura and occasional saintly resonance. Name day in parts of Italy falls on 26 September for San Nilo di Rossano.

Nilo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Nilo

Nilo Peçanha Politician · Born 1867 · Brazil Nilo Peçanha was a Brazilian politician who served as the seventh President of Brazil from 1909 to 1910. He is most famous for his efforts in promoting social reforms and improving education during his presidency. Peçanha was also the first person of mixed race to become President of Brazil, which was a significant milestone in the country's history.

Nilo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
HN 0 #22 1 704
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
AF 0 #69 8 1,883
AF Girls 0 #72 23 2,402
Switzerland Boys 2024 #102 36 1,769
PH 0 #103 8 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
EC 0 #118 4 2,502
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
Sweden Boys 2022 #157 26 1,509
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
EC Boys 0 #214 26 3,322
PH Boys 0 #230 163 11,440
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
SA 0 #262 34 10,560
AF Boys 0 #272 3 3,535
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
PE 0 #284 27 6,350
PE Boys 0 #292 1,468 14,506
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
Canada Boys 2024 #302 5 2,588
QA Girls 0 #304 13 15,378
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
UY Boys 0 #329 73 5,922
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
BR 0 #335 11 5,969
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PT Boys 0 #351 17 7,951
BO 0 #352 30 6,868
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
BO Boys 0 #365 268 9,244
France Boys 2021 #368 20 2,865
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
BD Girls 0 #373 14 8,413
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
BR Boys 0 #413 422 12,213
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
AR Boys 0 #434 34 7,628
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PA Boys 0 #445 37 9,305
IR Girls 0 #458 73 8,334
SD Boys 0 #460 7 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
CR Boys 0 #474 14 10,188
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
KW Girls 0 #477 39 19,177
GT Boys 0 #493 7 7,625
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
HK Boys 0 #517 11 12,905
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #532 22 20,968
BH 0 #538 16 17,937
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CL Boys 0 #574 92 13,390
BD Boys 0 #600 6 10,045
IN Girls 0 #611 21 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #624 59 3,552
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
QA Boys 0 #637 71 18,093
SG Boys 0 #677 21 17,960
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IT 0 #695 20 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
KW Boys 0 #729 41 18,755
Spain Boys 0 #799 132 5,610
CO Boys 0 #815 106 15,656
Germany Girls 0 #822 17 4,949
OM Boys 0 #855 27 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #862 31 7,044
IT Boys 0 #884 627 10,046
SA Girls 0 #889 47 25,931
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
Germany Boys 0 #934 19 5,697
NL Boys 0 #935 17 5,873
NL Girls 0 #941 15 5,933
MX Boys 0 #944 39 16,355
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
IN Boys 0 #988 14 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,023 70 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,100 12 25,439
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
SA Boys 0 #1,137 514 28,008
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
DZ 0 #1,165 12 20,130
TR 0 #1,184 28 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,230 7 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,264 9 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Nilo is popular in 63 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
France
Sweden
United States
Germany

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People also ask about Nilo

Nilo is predominantly a boy's name.
Nilo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈniːloʊ/ (NEE-loh) — Spanish/Italian: /ˈnilo/ (NEE-lo).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nil, Nilus, Nilos and Neilos.
Yes, very popular — Nilo ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Nilo ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Nilo's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #123 in 2014 to #102 in 2024 in Switzerland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Nilo are in our database, including Nilo Peçanha (Politician).