Niles

Niles is a name that can refer to places, people, and fictional characters. It is used as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking contexts, and it appears in various geographic and cultural contexts.

In the United States, Niles refers to several places. Niles, Michigan, is a city in Berrien County located along the St. Joseph River. Niles, Ohio, is a city in Trumbull County near Youngstown. Niles, California, is a district of Fremont in Alameda County, known for its historic stretch along Niles Canyon.

As a surname, Niles appears in English-language records and is borne by various individuals. It is also used as a given name in some cases.

In popular culture, Niles Crane is a fictional psychiatrist and a central character on the television series Frasier. The name has appeared in other literary and media contexts as well.