Rising since 1986, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Nyles since 1929
Babies named Nyles per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 241 |
| 2020s | 177 |
Meaning & origin
Nyles is a rare given name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1929, but it remained obscure for decades. Since 1986, however, it has been on a steady upward trajectory, reaching its peak rank of 4,249 in 2021. As of 2025, the name is given to about 1 in every 71,170 male newborns. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Miles or a surname-derived given name. The spelling with 'Ny-' gives it a modern, sleek feel, aligning with contemporary naming trends that favor unique phonetic variations.
Nyles first appeared in U.S. records in 1929 but remained rare until the late 20th century. It is generally considered a modern coinage or a respelling of Miles, which itself derives from the Germanic name Milo. The spelling with 'Ny-' may have been influenced by names like Nyla or Nye.
Sibling names for Nyles
Names that share Nyles's style, for a brother or sister.
