Nzinga
girl nameNzinga entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #4370 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#4370
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5797 |
| 1980s | #7848 |
| 1990s | #9195 |
| 2000s | #12278 |
| 2010s | #14070 |
| 2020s | #12325 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nzinga has been most popular in NY.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nzinga are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nzinga alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nzinga in 2025?
- Nzinga is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nzinga most popular?
- Nzinga peaked in 1975, reaching #4370 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nzinga with classmates?
- Nzinga will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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