boy's name
Niilo
NEE-loh (Finnish)
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 47
Niilo is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Niilo is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in 1916, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Niilo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Niilo?
In 2021, Niilo was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Niilo Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Niilo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
How to Say Niilo
- Finnish NEE-loh
Sibling Names for Niilo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Niilo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Niilo
How popular is the name Niilo?
In 2021, Niilo was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Niilo a girl's or a boy's name?
Niilo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Niilo?
Niilo has 2 syllables.
When was Niilo most popular?
Niilo peaked in 1916, when 7 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.