Nga
Every Nga since 1977 — 349 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nga
Nga is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 349 American babies have been named Nga. Its peak came in 1981, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Nga stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nga year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1990 | 13 | #6,744 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,381 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,387 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nga in 2025?
Nga did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Nga?
349 babies have been named Nga in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nga most popular?
Nga peaked in 1981, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Nga a boy or girl name?
Nga is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nga rising or falling?
Nga has been roughly stable over the past decade.