Nihar
boy nameNihar entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #4129 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#4129
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5059 |
| 1980s | #6247 |
| 1990s | #6227 |
| 2000s | #5990 |
| 2010s | #9275 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nihar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nihar alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nihar in 2025?
- Nihar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nihar most popular?
- Nihar peaked in 2004, reaching #4129 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nihar with classmates?
- Nihar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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