Total births
213
Unisex name · since 1981
Nhia
213 babies named Nhia in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 213
- total births
- 1981–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Nhia sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 213 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Nhia recorded 213 times among boys since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 1998.
- 213 total births
- 1981–1998 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
213 boys have been named Nhia since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1998.
- 213
- total births
- 1981–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Nhia was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
20 babies were named Nhia in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Nhia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nhia's full recorded timeline at 1990, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nhia at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Nhia popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1998
- Peak year (1990)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Nhia popularity over time - girls
32 total births recorded since 1983 (Nhia as girls' name)
Nhia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nhia's strongest decade.
116 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Nhia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
97 births
- 1990s
1990s
116 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 116 births (54% of all-time use).
Nhia by state
Where Nhia concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 57 | 26.8% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 29 | 13.6% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 2.3% |
California share of Nhia's total US births 26.8%
Even split
57 of 213 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nhia? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 213 babies named Nhia. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 20 births.
When was Nhia most popular? ▼
Nhia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 116 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Nhia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nhia are California (57 births), Minnesota (29 births), Wisconsin (5 births).
Is Nhia a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nhia is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 213 births, and as a girl's name it has 32 births.
How long has the name Nhia been used? ▼
Nhia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 18 years of data through 1998.
What names are similar to Nhia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nhial. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nhia's data
- California records the most Nhias (57 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.
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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, 1981–1998 (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. "Nhia: Baby Name Since 1981 - 213 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nhia. 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 Nhia 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.