Nithya
Every Nithya since 1981 — 822 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nithya
Nithya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,192 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 822 American babies have been named Nithya. Its peak came in 2013, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Nithya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nithya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,192 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,744 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,345 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,588 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,348 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,133 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,417 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,104 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,460 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,642 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,519 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,524 |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,252 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,456 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,540 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,834 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,449 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,985 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,488 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,761 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,567 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,676 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,781 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,250 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,508 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,721 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,084 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,247 |
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Famous people named Nithya
- Nithya Menen Actor · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nithya in 2025?
Nithya ranked #5,192 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nithya?
822 babies have been named Nithya in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nithya most popular?
Nithya peaked in 2013, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Nithya a boy or girl name?
Nithya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nithya rising or falling?
Nithya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nithya?
Well-known people named Nithya include Nithya Menen (actor).