Nija
girl nameNija entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #2471 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#2471
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6654 |
| 1980s | #4972 |
| 1990s | #3581 |
| 2000s | #7251 |
| 2010s | #14176 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Nija are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nija alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nija in 2025?
- Nija is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nija most popular?
- Nija peaked in 1999, reaching #2471 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nija with classmates?
- Nija will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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