Total births
621
Boys' name · since 1985
Nainoa
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 621 babies named Nainoa, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4378
- among boys today
- 621
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nainoa is the #4378 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 621 recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nainoa has been recorded 621 times among boys since 1985, currently ranked #4378 nationally and more common than 69% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #4378 among boys today
- 621 born since 1985
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nainoa is currently the #4378 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 621 born since 1985, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4378
- among boys today
- 621
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Nainoa vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4378
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Nainoa was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
33 babies were named Nainoa in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Nainoa compares
621 Top 39% higher than 61% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nainoa's all-time total is 69% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nainoa | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 621 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nainoa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nainoa's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nainoa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#4,378
Active since
1985
Nainoa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Nainoa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nainoa's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Nainoa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
- 1990s
1990s
111 births
- 2000s
2000s
231 births
- 2010s
2010s
169 births
- 2020s 91
2020s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 231 births (37% of all-time use).
How Nainoa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nainoa's total volume
Nainoa vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nainoa by state
Where Nainoa concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 405 | 65.2% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 2.6% |
Hawaii share of Nainoa's total US births 65.2%
Even split
405 of 621 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nainoa? ▼
621 babies have been named Nainoa since 1985. It currently ranks #4378 among boys. The peak year was 2002 with 33 births.
When was Nainoa most popular? ▼
Nainoa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Nainoa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nainoa are Hawaii (405 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Nainoa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nainoa since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nainoa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naim, Nain, Naithan, Naif, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nainoa's data
- Nainoa's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (231 total births) through the 2020s (91) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Nainoas (405 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nainoa
Nearby Names Like Nainoa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nainoa
Naim Boy
#1581 2,697 births
Nain Boy
#5342 304 births
Naithan Boy
#12902 290 births
Naif Boy
#11290 168 births
Nai Boy
82 births
Compare Nainoa side by side: Nainoa vs Naim Nainoa vs Nain Nainoa vs Naithan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nainoa
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nainoa: #4378 Boys' Name - 621 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nainoa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nainoa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.