Declining since 1999.
Popularity of Nijah since 1977
Babies named Nijah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 | 0 |
| 1980s | 89 | 0 |
| 1990s | 395 | 34 |
| 2000s | 531 | 71 |
| 2010s | 149 | 68 |
| 2020s | 41 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Nijah first appeared in United States birth records in 1977, a late 20th-century addition to the landscape of American names. Its origins are uncertain, but it may have been coined as a modern invented name or influenced by sounds from names like Nijay or Naja. The name reached its peak rank in 1998 before entering a declining trajectory that has continued since 1999. Because it has never ranked in the national top 1000, it remains an unusual choice, given to fewer than one in every million newborns in recent years. Nijah is primarily given to girls and has no strong association with any single region or state.
Nijah first appeared in U.S. records in the late 20th century, likely as a modern invented name or a creative respelling. It may draw influence from names like Naja (Arabic for 'success') or Nijay (Sanskrit origin), but no direct etymological link is certain.
Sibling names for Nijah
Names that share Nijah's style, for a brother or sister.
