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Nyle

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Nyle: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2018.

Nyle is most often a modern spelling variant of Nile, derived from the Greek *Neilos*, meaning “river valley” and specifically referring to the great River Nile. It can also stem from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning “champion” or “cloud,” giving it a dual Scottish and international heritage. The most famous bearer is Nyle DiMarco, an American model, actor, and activist who won *America’s Next Top Model* and became a prominent advocate for the Deaf community. While no major places bear the name directly, the original Nile river lends its name to the African nation of Egypt’s historic lifeline. The name works as a gender-neutral choice, though it remains far less common than the biblical Nile or the classic Scottish Niall, offering a fresh, flowing alternative.