Nirmala
girl nameNirmala entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #8444 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#8444
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8444 |
| 1980s | #11798 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nirmala are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nirmala alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nirmala in 2025?
- Nirmala is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nirmala most popular?
- Nirmala peaked in 1977, reaching #8444 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nirmala with classmates?
- Nirmala will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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