Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1990
Niloofar
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Niloofar, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1990–1991
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Niloofar is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 11 have been recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Niloofar has been recorded 11 times among girls since 1990, 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 1990 to 1991.
- 11 total births
- 1990–1991 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Niloofar since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1991.
- 11
- total births
- 1990–1991
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Niloofar was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
6 babies were named Niloofar in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Niloofar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Niloofar's SSA record in two at 1991 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 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Niloofar at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Niloofar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–1991
- Peak year (1990)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Niloofar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Niloofar's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Niloofar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (100% of all-time use).
Niloofar by state
Where Niloofar concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 45.5% |
California share of Niloofar's total US births 45.5%
5 of 11 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Niloofar? ▼
11 babies have been named Niloofar since 1990. It was last recorded in 1991. The peak year was 1990 with 6 births.
When was Niloofar most popular? ▼
Niloofar was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Niloofar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Niloofar are California (5 births).
How long has the name Niloofar been used? ▼
Records for Niloofar go back to 1990, giving 2 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Niloofar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nila, Nilda, Nilsa, Nilah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Niloofar's data
- California records the most Niloofars (5 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 Niloofar
Nearby Names Like Niloofar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Niloofar
Nila Girl
#1676 7,136 births
Nilda Girl
3,244 births
Nilsa Girl
#11254 1,809 births
Nilah Girl
#4578 1,420 births
Nile Girl
#9734 370 births
Compare Niloofar side by side: Niloofar vs Nila Niloofar vs Nilda Niloofar vs Nilsa
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, 1990–1991 (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. "Niloofar: Baby Name Since 1990 - 11 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/niloofar. 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 Niloofar 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.