Niles

Niles has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Niles isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Niles is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Niles was, in the past month, the 6751st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Niles is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Niles was viewed 55 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Niles's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Niles is most adored in Wyoming, Arkansas and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in North Carolina, Wisconsin and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Niles.

Most popular breeds named Niles:

1. Beagle
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Chihuahua
4. Cockapoo
5. Boxer

Niles is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Popularized in the 19th century, it echoes vintage charm and sophistication.

greek

Derived from Neilos, ancient Greek name for the Nile River.

preppy

Evokes elite East Coast boarding schools and Frasier's snobbish brother.

cute

Evokes charming sophistication, reminiscent of beloved "Frasier" character's endearing quirks.