Nilou

This delightful, lovable Persian name is typically reserved as a nickname for Niloufar. It rhymes with Lilou, the utterly charming French nickname.

A notable bearer is Iranian-American magazine editor Nilou Motamed, formerly the Editor-in-Chief at Food & Wine.

Pronounced nee-LOO.

As of October 2026, Nilou ranked #13081 in US births in 2023 SSA.