Total births
303
Boys' name · since 1978
Nihar
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 303 babies named Nihar, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 303
- total births
- 1978–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Nihar sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 303 recorded since 1978.
Nihar has 303 recorded births among boys since 1978, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2019.
- 303 total births
- 1978–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
303 boys have been named Nihar since 1978, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 303
- total births
- 1978–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Nihar was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
21 babies were named Nihar in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Nihar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nihar splits its recorded history at 2005: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nihar at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Nihar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2019
- Peak year (2004)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Nihar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nihar's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Nihar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
138 births
- 2010s
2010s
82 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 138 births (46% of all-time use).
Nihar by state
Where Nihar concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 5.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 12 | 4.0% |
California share of Nihar's total US births 5.3%
Even split
16 of 303 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nihar? ▼
303 babies have been named Nihar since 1978. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 2004 with 21 births.
When was Nihar most popular? ▼
Nihar was most popular in the 2000s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Nihar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nihar are California (16 births), New Jersey (12 births).
How long has the name Nihar been used? ▼
Records for Nihar go back to 1978, giving 42 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Nihar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nihal, Nihaal, Nihaan, Nihit, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nihar's data
- Nihar's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (138 total births) through the 2010s (82) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nihars (16 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 Nihar
Nearby Names Like Nihar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nihar
Nihal Boy
#3027 825 births
Nihaal Boy
#4520 227 births
Nihaan Boy
#8220 103 births
Nihit Boy
#9736 100 births
Nihan Boy
#8865 67 births
Compare Nihar side by side: Nihar vs Nihal Nihar vs Nihaal Nihar vs Nihaan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1978–2019 (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. "Nihar: Baby Name Since 1978 - 303 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nihar. 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 Nihar 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.