Nainoa
Every Nainoa since 1985 — 621 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nainoa
Nainoa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,649 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 621 American babies have been named Nainoa. Its peak came in 2002, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nainoa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nainoa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,649 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,401 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,166 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,778 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,569 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,354 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,917 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,619 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,236 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,886 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,209 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,641 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,837 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,956 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,314 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,776 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,871 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,892 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,166 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,182 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,295 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,182 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,971 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,866 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,688 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,128 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,018 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,073 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,256 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nainoa in 2025?
Nainoa ranked #4,649 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nainoa?
621 babies have been named Nainoa in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nainoa most popular?
Nainoa peaked in 2002, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Nainoa a boy or girl name?
Nainoa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nainoa rising or falling?
Nainoa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.