Boy · #3,455 in 2026

Nyles

Name: Popularity of the name Nyles in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nyles, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,455

Peak Rank

#2,349 (2021)

Total Babies

977

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1929

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#2349

Peak Rank

977

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyles

Nyles first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1929, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 38 Nyless were born — ranking #3,121 that year. As of 2026, Nyles ranks #3,455 for baby boys with 34 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 977 Nyless have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nyles

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nyles is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Niles
Nilles
Nails
Knowles
Kneels
Nils
Knolls
Noles
Niels
Nels
Nulls
Neils

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyles

What does the name Nyles mean?

Nyles is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1929. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyles in 2026?

In 2026, Nyles ranks #3,455 among boys' names in the U.S., with 34 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyles most popular?

Nyles reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #2,349 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nyles most popular?

Nyles has historically been most popular in New York, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nyles.

Is Nyles a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nyles is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nyles?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyles include Egan, Shamari, Brendin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyles

Nyles is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1929 and has accumulated 977 births in the dataset. Nyles's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #2,349. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyles's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.