| Meaning | champion |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Niles |
About Niles
Refined without being pretentious, this name carries a sophisticated air that never feels stuffy. The soft 'N' opening combined with the drawn-out vowel sound creates an elegant, almost musical quality. It evokes images of European rivers, classical literature, and cultivated taste. The name feels quietly confident—it doesn't demand attention but earns respect through substance rather than volume. Ideal for parents who appreciate understated elegance and timeless style, it suggests someone with depth, intelligence, and refined sensibilities. The name works equally well in creative and professional spheres, offering versatility across life's various chapters. Its relative rarity ensures distinctiveness without venturing into unfamiliar territory.
Nicknames for Niles
| Nil |
| Nile |
| Niles |
| Nik |
Famous People Named Niles
| Niles Eldredge | American paleontologist |
| Niles Standish | American cartoonist |
| Niles Lathem | American diplomat |
| Niles Merton | British painter |
| Niles Welch | American football player |
| Niles Paul | American football player |
| Niles Harris | American musician |
| Niles Thomas | British artist |
| Niles Miller | American politician |
| Niles Fitch | American actor |
| Niles Hailstones | Australian journalist |
| Niles Goodman | American architect |
| Niles Holt | American mathematician |
| Niles Westlund | American author |
| Niles Brock | American journalist |
| Niles Huemann | American musician |
| Niles Hilton | American poet |
| Niles Montplaisir | Canadian ice dancer |
| Niles Uyeda | American evolutionary biologist |
Characters Named Niles
| Niles Crane | "Frasier" TV show |
| Niles Caulder | The Chief - DC Comics character |
| Niles Van Roekel | "Goosebumps" book series |
| Niles Pottinger | "The Hardy Boys" book series |
| Niles Buchanan | "One Life to Live" TV show |
| Niles Lawson | "Unsolved Mysteries" TV show |
| Niles French | "Stuck in the Middle" TV show |
| Niles Bixby | "Hotel Transylvania" movie series |
| Niles Jasper Lutem | "Legend of Mana" video game |
| Niles Darcy | "The Bold and the Beautiful" TV show |
| Niles Tremaine | "Nancy Drew" book series |
| Niles Ferrier | "Days of Our Lives" TV show |
| Niles Gresham | "Agatha Christie's Marple" TV show |
| Niles Gaiman | "World of Warcraft" video game |
| Niles Gilliam | "Lucifer" TV show |
| Niles Andecker | "Elementary" TV show |
| Niles Haliday | "Sleepy Hollow" TV show |
| Niles Fitch | "This Is Us" TV show - also named after actor Niles Fitch |
| Niles Gukhwa | "The Emperor's Lady-in-Waiting Is Wanted as a Bride" webcomic |