Nairobi
girl name#1867 in 2025Nairobi entered the US charts in 1983, peaked at #1042 in 2021, ranks #1867 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1983–2025
#1867
rank today
#1042
peak (2021)
106
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8682 |
| 1990s | #8948 |
| 2000s | #8894 |
| 2010s | #7335 |
| 2020s | #1327 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nairobi has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Nairobi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nairobi is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nairobi in 2025?
- Nairobi ranks #1867 among US girl names in 2025, with 106 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nairobi most popular?
- Nairobi peaked in 2021, reaching #1042 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nairobi with classmates?
- Nairobi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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