Holding steady.
Popularity of Nghia since 1981
Babies named Nghia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nghia is a Vietnamese given name that embodies the Confucian virtue of righteousness and moral duty. In the United States, the name has been recorded since 1981, with its peak year of usage occurring in 1987. Despite this peak, Nghia has never entered the top 1,000 names and has remained relatively uncommon, with a stable trajectory over the decades. The name is not tied to any particular geographic region within the U.S., as its usage is spread thinly across states. Nghia is most often given to boys, reflecting its traditional role as a masculine name in Vietnam.
Nghia is a Vietnamese name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word 義 (nghĩa), meaning 'righteousness,' 'justice,' or 'moral duty.' It is a common element in Vietnamese given names, often combined with other syllables to form compound names. The name reflects Confucian values of integrity and proper conduct, and has been used as a given name in Vietnam for generations.
Sibling names for Nghia
Names that share Nghia's style, for a brother or sister.
