Girl name
Nilly name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Nilly is a one-syllable feminine given name used in Türkiye. It also appears in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish naming traditions, where it is described as a variant of Nilla. Similar names include Nil, referring to the Nile River, and Nilay, combining Nile and moon imagery.
The name Nilly at a glance
Syllables
Nilly
1 syllable · 5 letters · /nillj/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Nilly is also a feminine name used in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish naming traditions, where it is described as a variant of Nilla.
Source: Nordic Names
Similar names with known meanings
Nilly: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Nilly
| Syllables | 1 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nillj/ |
Is Nilly a girl’s name?
Yes, Nilly is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nilly does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nilly
Famous people named Nilly
- Nilly Cetin
FAQ about the name Nilly
Is Nilly a girl’s name?
Yes, Nilly is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Nilly have?
Nilly has 1 syllable and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nilly?
Nilly does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nilly?
Notable people named Nilly include Nilly Cetin.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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