Total births
822
Girls' name · since 1981
Nithya
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 822 babies named Nithya, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5671
- among girls today
- 822
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
822 babies have been named Nithya since 1981, making it today's #5671 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nithya has been recorded 822 times among girls since 1981, currently ranked #5671 nationally and more common than 68% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #5671 among girls today
- 822 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nithya is currently the #5671 girls' name in America, more common than 68% of girls - 822 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5671
- among girls today
- 822
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Nithya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5671
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 68% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Nithya was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
50 babies were named Nithya in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Nithya compares
822 Top 35% higher than 65% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nithya's all-time total is 115% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nithya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 822 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nithya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nithya's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nithya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#5,671
Active since
1981
Nithya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Nithya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nithya's strongest decade.
349 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Nithya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 68
1990s
68 births
- 2000s
2000s
271 births
- 2010s
2010s
349 births
- 2020s 118
2020s
118 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 349 births (42% of all-time use).
How Nithya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nithya's total volume
Nithya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nithya by state
Where Nithya concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 84 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 56 | 6.8% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 17 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Nithya's total US births 10.2%
Even split
84 of 822 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nithya? ▼
Nithya has been given to 822 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5671 as of the latest data. 50 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Nithya most popular? ▼
Nithya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 349 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Nithya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nithya are California (84 births), Texas (56 births), New Jersey (17 births).
How long has the name Nithya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nithya since 1981 -- 45 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nithya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nita, Nitya, Nitza, Nitara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nithya's data
- Nithya's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (349 total births) through the 2020s (118) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nithyas (84 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 Nithya
Nearby Names Like Nithya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nithya
Nita Girl
#9561 14,268 births
Nitya Girl
#3104 1,136 births
Nitza Girl
547 births
Nitara Girl
#3930 350 births
Nitasha Girl
323 births
Compare Nithya side by side: Nithya vs Nita Nithya vs Nitya Nithya vs Nitza
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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, 1981–2025 (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. "Nithya: #5671 Girls' Name - 822 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nithya. 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 Nithya 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.