Total births
163
Girls' name · since 2006
Narjis
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 163 babies named Narjis, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #16557
- among girls today
- 163
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 7%
- more common than other girls
163 babies have been named Narjis since 2006, making it today's #16557 girls' name.
Narjis has 163 recorded births among girls since 2006, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #16557 as of the latest data, more common than 7% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #16557 among girls today
- 163 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 7% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Narjis is currently the #16557 girls' name in America, more common than 7% of girls - 163 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #16557
- among girls today
- 163
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 7%
- more common than other girls
Narjis vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#16557
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 7% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Narjis was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
15 babies were named Narjis in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Narjis compares
163 33th 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
Narjis's all-time total is 57% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Narjis | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 163 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 48 | 19,840 |
Narjis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Narjis's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Narjis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#16,557
Active since
2006
Narjis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Narjis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Narjis's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Narjis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
- 2010s
2010s
110 births
- 2020s
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 110 births (67% of all-time use).
Narjis by state
Where Narjis concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 3.1% |
Michigan share of Narjis's total US births 3.1%
5 of 163 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Narjis? ▼
163 babies have been named Narjis since 2006. It currently ranks #16557 among girls. The peak year was 2016 with 15 births.
When was Narjis most popular? ▼
Narjis was most popular in the 2010s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Narjis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Narjis are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Narjis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Narjis since 2006 -- 20 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Narjis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nariah, Nariyah, Nara, Narissa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Narjis's data
- Narjis's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (110 total births) through the 2020s (45) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Narjiss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Narjis
Nearby Names Like Narjis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Narjis
Nariah Girl
#1629 3,521 births
Nariyah Girl
#1769 2,127 births
Nara Girl
#2491 1,052 births
Narissa Girl
784 births
Narda Girl
656 births
Compare Narjis side by side: Narjis vs Nariah Narjis vs Nariyah Narjis vs Nara
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2006–2025 (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. "Narjis: #16557 Girls' Name - 163 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/narjis. 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 Narjis 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 June 2026.