Nijah
boy nameNijah entered the US charts in 1995, peaked at #6042 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1995–2025
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rank today
#6042
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #7727 |
| 2000s | #8415 |
| 2010s | #9040 |
| 2020s | #11551 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nijah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nijah alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 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 boy names.
- When was the name Nijah most popular?
- Nijah peaked in 1999, reaching #6042 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nijah with classmates?
- Nijah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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