Nijah

Girl name

Nijah has been given to 1,403 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 1998.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,403

Peak year

1998 (81 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

87% girls / 13% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nijah.

1,403 babies since 1974

1,402 babies since 1967

1,399 babies since 1986

1,398 babies since 1987

1,409 babies since 1955

1,410 babies since 1979

1,410 babies since 1981

1,396 babies since 1956

How popular is the name Nijah?

Nijah has been given to 1,403 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nijah peak?

Nijah peaked in 1998, when 81 babies were given the name.

Is Nijah a girl or boy name?

Nijah is primarily a girl name (87% of babies named Nijah are girls).

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