Total births
22
Girls' name · since 1983
Ni
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Ni, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1983–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Ni sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 22 recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ni has been recorded 22 times among girls since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, 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 1983 to 2014.
- 22 total births
- 1983–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Ni since 1983, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 22
- total births
- 1983–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Ni was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
7 babies were named Ni in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Ni's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ni splits its recorded history at 2005: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ni at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Ni popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2014
- Peak year (2005)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Ni by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ni's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Ni births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ni? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 22 babies named Ni. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 7 births.
When was Ni most popular? ▼
Ni was most popular in the 2000s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
How long has the name Ni been used? ▼
Records for Ni go back to 1983, giving 32 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Ni? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicole, Nina, Nichole, Nikki, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ni's data
- Ni's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ni
Nearby Names Like Ni
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ni
Nicole Girl
#318 594,500 births
Nina Girl
#321 133,788 births
Nichole Girl
#3343 63,770 births
Nikki Girl
#3407 40,109 births
Nia Girl
#672 25,422 births
Compare Ni side by side: Ni vs Nicole Ni vs Nina Ni vs Nichole
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1983–2014 (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. "Ni: Baby Name Since 1983 - 22 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ni. 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 Ni 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.