Nihira
Every Nihira since 2006 — 666 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nihira
Nihira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,440 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 666 American babies have been named Nihira. Its peak came in 2022, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Nihira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nihira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #3,440 |
| 2024 | 68 | #2,601 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,437 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,383 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,839 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,543 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,557 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,217 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,824 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,835 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,518 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,937 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,804 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,122 |
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| 2006 | 5 | #19,243 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nihira in 2025?
Nihira ranked #3,440 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nihira?
666 babies have been named Nihira in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nihira most popular?
Nihira peaked in 2022, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Nihira a boy or girl name?
Nihira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nihira rising or falling?
Nihira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.