Total births
834
Girls' name · since 1979
Nizhoni
Nizhoni has 834 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5870
- among girls today
- 834
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
834 babies have been named Nizhoni since 1979, making it today's #5870 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nizhoni recorded 834 times among girls since 1979, holding rank #5870 nationally today, ahead of 67% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #5870 among girls today
- 834 born since 1979
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nizhoni is currently the #5870 girls' name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 834 born since 1979, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5870
- among girls today
- 834
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Nizhoni vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5870
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Nizhoni was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
39 babies were named Nizhoni in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Nizhoni compares
834 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
Nizhoni's all-time total is 118% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nizhoni | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 834 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nizhoni's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nizhoni splits its recorded history at 2007: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nizhoni at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#5,870
Active since
1979
Nizhoni popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Nizhoni by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nizhoni's strongest decade.
286 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Nizhoni births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 106
1990s
106 births
- 2000s
2000s
286 births
- 2010s
2010s
283 births
- 2020s
2020s
142 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 286 births (34% of all-time use).
How Nizhoni 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 Nizhoni's total volume
Nizhoni vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nizhoni by state
Where Nizhoni concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | | 201 | 24.1% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 91 | 10.9% |
| #3 | California | | 15 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 6 | 0.7% |
Arizona share of Nizhoni's total US births 24.1%
Even split
201 of 834 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nizhoni? ▼
834 babies have been named Nizhoni since 1979. It currently ranks #5870 among girls. The peak year was 2018 with 39 births.
When was Nizhoni most popular? ▼
Nizhoni was most popular in the 2000s decade with 286 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Nizhoni most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nizhoni are Arizona (201 births), New Mexico (91 births), California (15 births).
How long has the name Nizhoni been used? ▼
Nizhoni has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nizhoni? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Niza, Nizaraly, Nizhonii, Nizarely, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nizhoni's data
- Nizhoni's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (286 total births) through the 2020s (142) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Arizona records the most Nizhonis (201 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arizona 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 Nizhoni
Nearby Names Like Nizhoni
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nizhoni
Niza Girl
#15975 148 births
Nizaraly Girl
38 births
Nizhonii Girl
6 births
Nizarely Girl
6 births
Nizeria Girl
5 births
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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, 1979–2025 (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. "Nizhoni: #5870 Girls' Name - 834 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nizhoni. 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 Nizhoni 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.