Niger

Q: Is Niger a boy or girl name?

Niger is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #41384, and as a girl name it ranks #22226.

Q: How popular is the name Niger?

Niger is ranked #41384 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ n-EYEJ-er ]

Boy Name #41,384 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Niger is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EYEJ-er.

Parents who love the name Niger often also consider Rishikesh, Aerion, Marquian .

Popularity Over Time

#41,384

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #41,384
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Nigel #2190

Nicknames

Nig Niy Nigie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Niger Charles

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Niger Angel

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Niger Adriel

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Niger Andrew

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Niger Bennett

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Niger Jayden

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Niger Brooks

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Niger Diego

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Niger Dominic

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Niger Damian

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Also a Girl Name

Niger is also used as a girl name, ranked #22226.

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Similar Names

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Marquian Boy Old French marche via Marquis Rishikesh Boy Sanskrit Aerion Boy Welsh aer Nickales Boy Tieran Boy Jamesdavid Boy Jhari Boy Demariea Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Niger

Is Niger a boy or girl name?

Niger is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #41384. As a girl name, it is ranked #22226. Niger is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Niger?

Niger is pronounced n-EYEJ-er.

How popular is the name Niger?

Niger is currently ranked #41384 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Niger?

Common nicknames for Niger include Nig, Niy, and Nigie.

Is Niger a common or rare name?

Niger is an uncommon name, ranked #41384 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Niger

Niger is a boy name .

Is Niger a boy or girl name? Niger is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,384 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,226. Niger is more commonly used as a girl name.

Niger is currently ranked #41,384 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Niger include Nig, Niy, and Nigie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Niger include Nigel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.