Nili
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,167 in 2024
17 babies were named Nili in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,544 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nili you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nili, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nili would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNili first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #6,167.
- TrendNili has climbed 4,544 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Nili
Nili is a girl name of Hebrew origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ili”. US birth records list Nili for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 31 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #6,167 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.7 | 602,410 girls |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 girls |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 355,872 girls |
| 2010s | 5.5 | 182,482 girls |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,316 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Nili
What is the origin of the name Nili?
Nili has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Nili a boy or girl name?
Nili is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nili?
Nili ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#6,167).