Nijah
girl nameNijah entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #1992 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#1992
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8045 |
| 1980s | #7289 |
| 1990s | #3420 |
| 2000s | #3222 |
| 2010s | #8596 |
| 2020s | #11819 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Nijah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nijah alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nijah in 2025?
- Nijah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nijah most popular?
- Nijah peaked in 1998, reaching #1992 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nijah with classmates?
- Nijah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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