Nilam
girl nameNilam entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #5571 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#5571
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8921 |
| 1980s | #7307 |
| 1990s | #12306 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nilam are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nilam alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nilam in 2025?
- Nilam is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nilam most popular?
- Nilam peaked in 1981, reaching #5571 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nilam with classmates?
- Nilam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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