Nghia
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nghia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 211 babies have been named Nghia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nghia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,601 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,601
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Nghia is also used as a girl name, ranked #58055.
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"ring-wearer, one who wears rings"
#12,499 in US
Chinese origin
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Latin via Old French origin
"shield bearer, attendant to a knight"
#12,434 in US
Hebrew origin
"descent; he who descended"
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Greek via American English origin
"lord; ruler"
#12,459 in US
Latin origin
"Of the bird; one who soars freely. A ..."
#12,444 in US
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About the Name Nghia
Nghia is a boy name .
Is Nghia a boy or girl name? Nghia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,601 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,055. Nghia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nghia is currently ranked #12,601 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nghia include Ngh, Ngy, Ngie, and Nghkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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