Total births
247
Girls' name · since 1983
Nishi
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 247 babies named Nishi, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 247
- total births
- 1983–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Nishi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 247 recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nishi has been recorded 247 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 2019.
- 247 total births
- 1983–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
247 girls have been named Nishi since 1983, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 247
- total births
- 1983–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Nishi was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
25 babies were named Nishi in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Nishi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nishi's full recorded timeline at 2006, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nishi at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Nishi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2019
- Peak year (2008)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Nishi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nishi's strongest decade.
129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Nishi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
- 2000s
2000s
129 births
- 2010s
2010s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 129 births (52% of all-time use).
Nishi by state
Where Nishi concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 2.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 2.0% |
Illinois share of Nishi's total US births 2.0%
Even split
5 of 247 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nishi? ▼
Nishi has been given to 247 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 25 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Nishi most popular? ▼
Nishi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 129 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Nishi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nishi are Illinois (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Nishi been used? ▼
Records for Nishi go back to 1983, giving 37 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Nishi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nisha, Nisa, Nissa, Nissi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nishi's data
- Nishi's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (129 total births) through the 2010s (70) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Nishis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Nishi
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nishi
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Compare Nishi side by side: Nishi vs Nisha Nishi vs Nisa Nishi vs Nissa
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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, 1983–2019 (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. "Nishi: Baby Name Since 1983 - 247 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nishi. 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 Nishi 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.