Rising since 2017, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Nyrobi since 1998
Babies named Nyrobi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Nyrobi is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name list in 1998. As of 2025, it ranks 7,885 with a frequency of about 1 in 123,636 births. The name has been steadily gaining traction, with its peak popularity occurring in 2023, marking a rising trajectory since 2017. While its exact origins are unclear, Nyrobi is thought to be a respelling of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, lending it a cosmopolitan and nature-inspired feel. It has yet to appear in any top state lists, indicating its niche usage. Parents drawn to Nyrobi often pair it with siblings names that share a similar modern, multicultural flair, such as Zuri or Kai.
Nyrobi is a modern coinage, likely derived from the name of Kenya's capital city, Nairobi. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1998 and has seen modest use, particularly in recent years. Its spelling variation with a 'y' instead of 'a' distinguishes it from the city name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nyro, Robi, Nye
Variants: Nairobi
Sibling names for Nyrobi
Names that share Nyrobi's style, for a brother or sister.
