Total births
301
Girls' name · since 1990
Nairi
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 301 babies named Nairi, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10581
- among girls today
- 301
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nairi is the #10581 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 301 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Nairi recorded 301 times among girls since 1990, holding rank #10581 nationally today, ahead of 40% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #10581 among girls today
- 301 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 40% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nairi is currently the #10581 girls' name in America, more common than 40% of girls - 301 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10581
- among girls today
- 301
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other girls
Nairi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10581
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 40% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Nairi was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
18 babies were named Nairi in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Nairi compares
301 45th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Nairi's all-time total is 21% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nairi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 301 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nairi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nairi's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nairi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#10,581
Active since
1990
Nairi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Nairi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nairi's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Nairi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
76 births
- 2010s
2010s
113 births
- 2020s
2020s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 113 births (38% of all-time use).
Nairi by state
Where Nairi concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 129 | 42.9% |
California share of Nairi's total US births 42.9%
129 of 301 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nairi? ▼
Nairi has been given to 301 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #10581 as of the latest data. 18 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Nairi most popular? ▼
Nairi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Nairi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nairi are California (129 births).
How long has the name Nairi been used? ▼
Records for Nairi go back to 1990, giving 36 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nairi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nailah, Naima, Naila, Naia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nairi's data
- Nairi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (113 total births) through the 2020s (68) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nairis (129 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nairi
Nearby Names Like Nairi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nairi
Nailah Girl
#1805 4,848 births
Naima Girl
#2189 4,757 births
Naila Girl
#1462 3,235 births
Naia Girl
#1850 2,228 births
Naida Girl
1,714 births
Compare Nairi side by side: Nairi vs Nailah Nairi vs Naima Nairi vs Naila
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nairi
Heavenleigh #10580
508 births · Peak 2014
Aleeya #10582
1,232 births · Peak 2012
Janasia #10579
1,193 births · Peak 2005
Chisom #10583
532 births · Peak 2015
Zaily #10578
109 births · Peak 2025
Henchy #10584
234 births · Peak 2014
Seher #10577
270 births · Peak 2020
Janelis #10585
356 births · Peak 2010
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Nairi: #10581 Girls' Name - 301 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nairi. 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 Nairi 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.