Nkiru
girl nameNkiru entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #12958 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1990–2025
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rank today
#12958
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #13194 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nkiru are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nkiru alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nkiru in 2025?
- Nkiru is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nkiru most popular?
- Nkiru peaked in 1990, reaching #12958 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nkiru with classmates?
- Nkiru will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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