Rising since 2020, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Nylo since 2018
Babies named Nylo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 134 |
Meaning & origin
Nylo is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2018. Its rise since 2020 has been steady, reaching its peak rank of 3,583 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 55,099 boys receiving the name. The name has seen particular popularity in Florida, its top state. Nylo fits a trend of short, punchy names with the -o ending, similar to Milo and Niko, but remains very rare.
Nylo is a modern coinage, likely formed from the fashionable -o ending (as in Milo, Niko) combined with a trendy starting sound. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2018 and has been rising in use since 2020, particularly in Florida. No traditional etymological roots have been established.
Where Nylo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Nylo
Names that share Nylo's style, for a brother or sister.
