Nijay
boy nameNijay entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #7640 in 2005, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
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rank today
#7640
peak (2005)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9912 |
| 2000s | #10477 |
| 2010s | #10717 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nijay are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nijay alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nijay in 2025?
- Nijay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nijay most popular?
- Nijay peaked in 2005, reaching #7640 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nijay with classmates?
- Nijay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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