Total births
43
Girls' name · since 1997
Nijha
Nijha has 43 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 43
- total births
- 1997–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Nijha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 43 have been recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nijha has been recorded 43 times among girls since 1997, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2002.
- 43 total births
- 1997–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
43 girls have been named Nijha since 1997, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 43
- total births
- 1997–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Nijha was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
9 babies were named Nijha in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Nijha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nijha's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nijha at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Nijha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2002
- Peak year (2001)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Nijha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nijha's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Nijha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
22 births
- 2000s
2000s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 22 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nijha? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 43 babies named Nijha. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 9 births.
When was Nijha most popular? ▼
Nijha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
How long has the name Nijha been used? ▼
Records for Nijha go back to 1997, giving 6 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Nijha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nijah, Nija, Nijae, Nijia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nijha's data
- Nijha's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (22 total births) through the 2000s (21) -- 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 Nijha
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Nijae Girl
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Nijia Girl
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Nijay Girl
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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, 1997–2002 (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. "Nijha: Baby Name Since 1997 - 43 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nijha. 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 Nijha 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.