Nilah
girl name#3712 in 2025Nilah entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2232 in 2012, ranks #3712 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
#3712
rank today
#2232
peak (2012)
40
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4013 |
| 1920s | #4336 |
| 1930s | #3822 |
| 1940s | #3687 |
| 1990s | #12187 |
| 2000s | #5139 |
| 2010s | #2530 |
| 2020s | #3691 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nilah has been most popular in CA, NC, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Nilah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nilah is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nilah in 2025?
- Nilah ranks #3712 among US girl names in 2025, with 40 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nilah most popular?
- Nilah peaked in 2012, reaching #2232 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nilah with classmates?
- Nilah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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